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XES 546T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,885 mi
Last recorded48,885 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXES 546T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,885 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall ageing

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall ageing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear both tyre walls ageing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,822 miles

all tyres are ageing (small cracks)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are ageing (small cracks)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,930 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,916 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 37,850 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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XES 546T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XES 546T, 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.

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What year was XES 546T registered?

XES 546T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 February 1979.

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