MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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XAY 66S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 XAY 66S, 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.
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How do I check the history of XAY 66S?
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What year was XAY 66S registered?
XAY 66S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 March 1978.
Is XAY 66S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAY 66S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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