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RML 328Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,796 mi
Last recorded8,796 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRML 328Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 8,796 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 8,796 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front and rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 8,775 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 8,356 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 8,356 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RML 328Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RML 328Y, 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.

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What year was RML 328Y registered?

RML 328Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is RML 328Y safe to buy?

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