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UVP 957S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,186 mi
Last recorded34,186 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVP 957S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,953 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 31,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,315 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 31,315 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,547 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,122 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

boh rear tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges of tread

hazzard warning lamps flash quickly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,673 miles

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

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

hazard warning lights flash very fast

Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,673 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber missing from offside centre section

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

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

hazard warning lights flash very fast

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,781 miles

both rear tyre very close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 28,781 miles

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

both rear tyre very close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,657 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,653 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

condition of both front brake discs

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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UVP 957S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UVP 957S, 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 UVP 957S?

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What year was UVP 957S registered?

UVP 957S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is UVP 957S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVP 957S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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