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VTM 295W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 295W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 168,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,758 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 65,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,530 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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VTM 295W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTM 295W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTM 295W registered?

VTM 295W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VTM 295W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTM 295W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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