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UVP 970S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVP 970S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,679 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear shockabsorber has a castlated nut fitted to the top mounting bolt with no visable securing device

Outer front headlamps are not of the same type

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Side walls on all road tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,430 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 73,201 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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UVP 970S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 970S, 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 970S?

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What year was UVP 970S registered?

UVP 970S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is UVP 970S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVP 970S shows 3 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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