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XOO 174S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOO 174S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,460 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,966 miles

bolt missing from pas pump

slight blow from r/h ex manifold

slight play in rack both sides

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,966 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bolt missing from pas pump

slight blow from r/h ex manifold

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 10 May 2012 96,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,763 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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XOO 174S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XOO 174S, 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 XOO 174S registered?

XOO 174S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is XOO 174S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOO 174S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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