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PVT 600W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,662 mi
Last recorded12,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVT 600W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 12,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 12,232 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 11,255 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear seats & seat belts not checked as inaccessible

rear service & parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced

Fail 16 Jun 2017 11,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

front exhaust rubbers splitting

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear seats & seat belts not checked as inaccessible

rear service & parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 May 2016 5,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Jun 2015 3,235 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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PVT 600W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVT 600W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PVT 600W registered?

PVT 600W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is PVT 600W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVT 600W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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