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URG 840T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURG 840T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 51,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,050 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,191 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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URG 840T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 URG 840T, 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

How do I check the history of URG 840T?

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What year was URG 840T registered?

URG 840T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is URG 840T safe to buy?

The MOT history for URG 840T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does URG 840T have outstanding finance?

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