MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
battery insecure
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
battery insecure
handbrake travel
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
n/s and o/s engine mounting rubbers are broken away
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f chassis outrigger is corroded and holed
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s and o/s chassis outriggers are corroded
rear chassis is corroded around shocker andtiebar mounts
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?
Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPD 53S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,989 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPD 53S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPD 53S registered?
VPD 53S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 3 March 1978.
Is VPD 53S safe to buy?
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