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SOH 546Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 546Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 70,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,142 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 69,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,875 miles

Nearside Front clip damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front clip damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 67,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,187 miles

Fuel pipe damaged all fuel pipes very perished posing fire risk (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,700 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak hub/axle ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,372 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 34,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight cracks in center exhaust mountings

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,071 miles

Centre Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 62,990 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,992 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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SOH 546Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SOH 546Y, 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 SOH 546Y registered?

SOH 546Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is SOH 546Y safe to buy?

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