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VLX 89S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 89S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,348 miles

Offside Front tyre wall has slight cracking

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,346 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall has slight cracking

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,310 miles

water pump noisey ?

Fail 31 Jul 2014 48,310 miles

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

water pump noisey ?

Pass 20 May 2010 48,289 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 48,289 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,275 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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VLX 89S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLX 89S, 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 VLX 89S registered?

VLX 89S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 November 1977.

Is VLX 89S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLX 89S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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