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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front to rear metal brake pipe heavily undersealed
fuel pipes perishing
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n and o/s outer most chassis frame under sills showing deteriation and corosion
n and o/s rack innerballjoints showing slight play
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n and o/s outer most chassis frame under sills showing deteriation and corosion
n and o/s rack innerballjoints showing slight play
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAB 492V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAB 492V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAB 492V registered?
VAB 492V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 15 February 1980.
Is VAB 492V safe to buy?
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