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UMV 50X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMV 50X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

car covered in under sealer

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Apr 2021 81,753 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

car covered in under sealer

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,753 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)

Oil leak

under sealed

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

under sealed

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,512 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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UMV 50X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UMV 50X, 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

How do I check the history of UMV 50X?

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What year was UMV 50X registered?

UMV 50X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 April 1982.

Is UMV 50X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMV 50X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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