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UDP 418Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,615 mi
Last recorded46,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 418Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,615 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,611 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

split on offside rear inner tyre wall

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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UDP 418Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UDP 418Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UDP 418Y?

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What year was UDP 418Y registered?

UDP 418Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is UDP 418Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDP 418Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UDP 418Y have outstanding finance?

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