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VOA 146S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOA 146S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes are deteriated

vehicle is fitted with two rear fog lamps but offside is inop and warning light inop

Fail 22 Oct 2009 41,828 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes are deteriated

vehicle is fitted with two rear fog lamps but offside is inop and warning light inop

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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VOA 146S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 VOA 146S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOA 146S registered?

VOA 146S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is VOA 146S safe to buy?

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