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SVK 991S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,131 mi
Last recorded64,131 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVK 991S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,131 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,894 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gator damp (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r exhaust clamp from back box to middle section missing

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f inner steering joint

Fail 24 Mar 2010 62,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,324 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,502 miles

both rear axle bump stops not fitted

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

nsf tyre side wall cracked

only drivers seat and seat belt fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,502 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear axle bump stops not fitted

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

nsf tyre side wall cracked

only drivers seat and seat belt fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,596 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,666 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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SVK 991S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVK 991S, 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 SVK 991S registered?

SVK 991S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 March 1978.

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