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UTR 325T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTR 325T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,902 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,868 miles

Chassis is corroded

Steering rack leaking slightley

Fail 15 Aug 2014 93,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis is corroded

Steering rack leaking slightley

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,727 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both inner sills and rear crossmember

front exhaust mounting split and missing

petrol cap rubber seal cracking

play in offside front trunion

rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,714 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both inner sills and rear crossmember

front exhaust mounting split and missing

petrol cap rubber seal cracking

play in offside front trunion

rear chassis corroded

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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UTR 325T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 UTR 325T, 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 47 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 UTR 325T?

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What year was UTR 325T registered?

UTR 325T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is UTR 325T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTR 325T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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