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PBG 79T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,258 mi
Last recorded82,258 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 79T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,258 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 82,258 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 82,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2006 82,240 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 82,240 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2006 82,235 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front top suspenion lock nut not locked

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 79T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 79T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBG 79T registered?

PBG 79T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is PBG 79T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBG 79T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBG 79T have outstanding finance?

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