MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
water pump noisey ?
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
water pump noisey ?
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)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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