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VCL 338S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,624 mi
Last recorded51,624 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 338S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 51,624 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,520 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,498 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,574 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers split

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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VCL 338S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCL 338S, 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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How do I check the history of VCL 338S?

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What year was VCL 338S registered?

VCL 338S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 November 1977.

Is VCL 338S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCL 338S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VCL 338S have outstanding finance?

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