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UGH 471W

1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGH 471W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,980 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,663 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,038 miles

front number plate has small piece of damage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front seat belts slow to return need help

both front tyres out of shape

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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UGH 471W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGH 471W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UGH 471W registered?

UGH 471W is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 29 August 1980.

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The MOT history for UGH 471W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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