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RFX 452

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 452
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2008 30,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 25,668 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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RFX 452 is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 RFX 452, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RFX 452 registered?

RFX 452 is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1984.

Is RFX 452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 452 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFX 452 have outstanding finance?

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