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UAK 221S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,883 mi
Last recorded33,883 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAK 221S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 33,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,423 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 33,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,263 miles

Both chassis rails corroded

Both front discs corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,063 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 31,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,985 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 30,973 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,842 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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UAK 221S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UAK 221S, 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

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What year was UAK 221S registered?

UAK 221S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 April 1978.

Is UAK 221S safe to buy?

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