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XPN 564S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,152 mi
Last recorded53,152 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 564S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,005 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 43,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,581 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,761 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,582 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 35,582 miles

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

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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XPN 564S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPN 564S, 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

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What year was XPN 564S registered?

XPN 564S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is XPN 564S safe to buy?

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