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VGD 955W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,042 mi
Last recorded90,042 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGD 955W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 87,088 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s section of steering rack

Fail 10 May 2008 87,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s section of steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2007 82,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 78,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VGD 955W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 VGD 955W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGD 955W registered?

VGD 955W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is VGD 955W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGD 955W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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