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SMO 91Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,594 mi
Last recorded43,594 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 91Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 43,594 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,594 miles

OVER HEATED LOST WATER ON EMISSION TEST RECTIFY

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,190 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings rubber o rings starting to split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,283 miles

Coolant leak

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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SMO 91Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SMO 91Y, 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 SMO 91Y?

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What year was SMO 91Y registered?

SMO 91Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is SMO 91Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMO 91Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMO 91Y have outstanding finance?

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