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XUK 464T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUK 464T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,139 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,138 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,438 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,320 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting slightly loose

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,379 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 63,379 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 62,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 62,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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XUK 464T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White 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 XUK 464T, 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 XUK 464T registered?

XUK 464T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is XUK 464T safe to buy?

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