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XNO 453S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,312 mi
Last recorded25,312 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNO 453S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,312 miles

front brake imbalance22%

off side front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leaks around front end

slight play in near side front rack

Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,354 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 21,354 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 19,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,540 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 19,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XNO 453S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 XNO 453S, 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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What year was XNO 453S registered?

XNO 453S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is XNO 453S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNO 453S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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