MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
r/n/s tyre soft
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBM 421S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 421S, 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 421S registered?
VBM 421S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 August 1977.
Is VBM 421S safe to buy?
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