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UUD 281X

1982 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,542 mi
Last recorded8,542 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUD 281X
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 8,542 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 8,542 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 8,073 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 8,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 7,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 6,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 4,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 2,746 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 May 2013 2,746 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 99,227 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 99,144 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2010 97,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 96,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 94,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 93,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 91,826 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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UUD 281X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUD 281X, 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.

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What year was UUD 281X registered?

UUD 281X is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 February 1982.

Is UUD 281X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUD 281X shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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