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LXI 923

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 923
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,140 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,545 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 85,541 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,212 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,360 miles

slight crack exhaust manifold/slight corrosion underbody components/exhaust rubbers cracking still supporting exhaust system

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,597 miles

oil leak engine area/oil leak rear differential area

slight corrosion underbody/components

slight crack drivers exhaust manifold/slight deterioration exhaust rubber mountings/slight deterioration suspension rubber mountings/bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,739 miles

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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LXI 923 is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXI 923, 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 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LXI 923 registered?

LXI 923 is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 June 1980.

Is LXI 923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXI 923 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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