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VOP 16S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,254 mi
Last recorded85,254 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 16S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,254 miles

Advise all exaust rubbers perished.

Advise steering rack has slight oil leak.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,254 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise all exaust rubbers perished.

Advise steering rack has slight oil leak.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,214 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,960 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,956 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 80,892 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 80,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 80,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 79,510 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 79,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VOP 16S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VOP 16S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VOP 16S?

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What year was VOP 16S registered?

VOP 16S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 December 1977.

Is VOP 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 16S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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