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PBG 96T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,655 mi
Last recorded51,655 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 96T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 51,655 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 51,631 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,592 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 51,592 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,583 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,475 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,470 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,648 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,639 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,625 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,512 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

altonater insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,409 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 44,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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 96T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 96T, 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 96T registered?

PBG 96T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 October 1978.

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