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VAB 492V

1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 492V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006

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.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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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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VAB 492V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 15 February 1980.

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