MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
all suspension components corroded
all tyres slightly perished in tread
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported both (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
all suspension components corroded
all tyres slightly perished in tread
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all front suspension bushes deteriorated
n/f fog not working
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body mount bolt missing on n/s mount in front of rear suspension
n/s/f fog light not working
o/s/f lower trunion bolt looks to be lose but no movment found and locking nut in place
rear fog lights fitted but not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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VBM 408S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 VBM 408S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VBM 408S registered?
VBM 408S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 August 1977.
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