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XCU 36T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

5,986 mi
Last recorded5,986 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCU 36T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2008 5,986 miles

Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 5,668 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 5,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 3,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,841 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 1,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 1,758 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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XCU 36T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 XCU 36T, 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 47 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 XCU 36T registered?

XCU 36T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is XCU 36T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCU 36T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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