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XVN 761Y

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVN 761Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,170 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,967 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XVN 761Y is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 XVN 761Y, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVN 761Y registered?

XVN 761Y is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is XVN 761Y safe to buy?

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