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TOA 682S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 682S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,328 miles

Advanced chassis corrosion evident

All tyres generally perished on side walls

Both front brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Front brake pads worn to service limit, discs generally poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2006 95,328 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Advanced chassis corrosion evident

All tyres generally perished on side walls

Both front brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Front brake pads worn to service limit, discs generally poor condition

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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TOA 682S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TOA 682S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TOA 682S?

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What year was TOA 682S registered?

TOA 682S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is TOA 682S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOA 682S shows 3 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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