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SVE 26S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,912 mi
Last recorded20,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 26S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 20,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front tyres starting to perish

small amount of play in lower colunm to bulkhead

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,912 miles

front tyres starting to perish

small amount of play in lower colunm to bulkhead

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,399 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 20,398 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 17,174 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 16,062 miles

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

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Clutch pipe across baulkhead insecure.

Rear fog light has no tell tale light but not a testable item until 1980 onwards.

Slight blow on rear exhaust silencer.

Some play & movement on steering column.

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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SVE 26S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 SVE 26S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVE 26S registered?

SVE 26S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is SVE 26S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVE 26S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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