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UDH 494W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,929 mi
Last recorded72,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDH 494W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in both front lower trunnions

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 72,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in both front lower trunnions

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 72,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,629 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,505 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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UDH 494W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 UDH 494W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UDH 494W registered?

UDH 494W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is UDH 494W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDH 494W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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