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TPN 328X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,881 mi
Last recorded81,881 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPN 328X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,881 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced AXLE BRACKET SWOLLEN BUT STILL SECURE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,881 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced AXLE BRACKET SWOLLEN BUT STILL SECURE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,589 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,383 miles

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,490 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

slight play in n/side of steering rack end

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,630 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

slight play in n/side of steering rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,943 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,043 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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TPN 328X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 TPN 328X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPN 328X registered?

TPN 328X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is TPN 328X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPN 328X shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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