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XPE 932S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 932S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer blowing/holed

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,597 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washer jet (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer blowing/holed

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear stop lights intermittant

several exhaust mounting rubbers missing

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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XPE 932S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPE 932S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPE 932S?

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What year was XPE 932S registered?

XPE 932S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XPE 932S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 932S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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