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PCE 280R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,173 mi
Last recorded19,173 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCE 280R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,173 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 19,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,660 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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PCE 280R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 PCE 280R, 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 49 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 PCE 280R?

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What year was PCE 280R registered?

PCE 280R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 April 1977.

Is PCE 280R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCE 280R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCE 280R have outstanding finance?

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