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RMF 448Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMF 448Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 88,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,750 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 87,748 miles

Nearside Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,501 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 85,501 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RMF 448Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 RMF 448Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RMF 448Y?

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What year was RMF 448Y registered?

RMF 448Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is RMF 448Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMF 448Y shows 6 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.

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