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LOH 791X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOH 791X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,494 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2015 82,378 miles

185/80 14 fitted on n/s/f 185/14c fitted to o/s/f

Pass 21 May 2014 82,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,588 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,588 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 81,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 81,034 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,485 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 78,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,599 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 76,588 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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LOH 791X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LOH 791X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LOH 791X registered?

LOH 791X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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