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TOP 676Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,252 mi
Last recorded30,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 676Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 30,252 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK BOOT (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,898 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 27,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working EFFECTS THE TAIL LAMPS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP ,TAIL AND N/S/R INDICATOR ISSUE (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged STALK SURROUND DAMAGED BUT WORK FINE (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,909 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 19,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

prop sliding joint getting noisey

slight play in n/s/f trunion at vertical link

slight signs of perishing at front tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,418 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,413 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,247 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 17,245 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rec fluid leak from steering rack

Rec n/s track rod end gaiter split

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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TOP 676Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TOP 676Y, 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 TOP 676Y registered?

TOP 676Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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