MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
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
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of PBG 79T?
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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.
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