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PBG 119T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 119T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,830 miles

1x exhaust rubber missing from each system

corrosion in headlamp reflectors

front brake discs corroded

n/s main beam lamp cracked

o/s/f indicator slightly dim

o/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil

slight judder on o/s/f brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering rack ends inner joints

wipers parking slightly high

Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

1x exhaust rubber missing from each system

corrosion in headlamp reflectors

front brake discs corroded

n/s main beam lamp cracked

noise from n/s/f trunnion during lock check?

o/s/f indicator slightly dim

o/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil

slight judder on o/s/f brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both steering rack ends inner joints

wipers parking slightly high

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,122 miles

both front brake discs corroding + pitting

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

exhaust centre rubber mounts splitting

o/s/f chassis/ outrigger corroded but not in prescribed area

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f of steering rack

slight wear in steering column lower universal joint

Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroding + pitting

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

exhaust centre rubber mounts splitting

o/s/f chassis/ outrigger corroded but not in prescribed area

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f of steering rack

slight wear in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,332 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre mounting rubbers splitting

fuel pipes insecure near tank

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,589 miles

bonnet secured with strap

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2009 50,584 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet secured with strap

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,127 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion present to chassis areas and extensive under seal present

poor electrical wiring

Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,127 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

corrosion present to chassis and under seal

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,154 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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PBG 119T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 PBG 119T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBG 119T registered?

PBG 119T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 November 1978.

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