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SNP 37Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,750 mi
Last recorded63,750 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 37Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,750 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 63,735 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,258 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 61,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,783 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 61,783 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SNP 37Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 SNP 37Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SNP 37Y registered?

SNP 37Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is SNP 37Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNP 37Y 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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