Nice SS1

[jag12]

One owner and low milage
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RELIANT-SCIMI ... 1438.l2649

[reliant-reviver]

Oh my.

Personally that is the holy grail for me and my strange tastes.

Must go lie down.

[scimjim]

Brecon poverty spec 1300 - I can hear your brain working overtime on how to get this past SWMBO from here

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[reliant-reviver]

In a decade of SS1 involvement I have NEVER had the opportunity to acquire a Brecon gold 1300. I don't even recall seeing one in any regard.

Is there any others known to the register ? It's a seriously rare combination. Maybe not the holy grail. But a bit of a unicorn none the less.

[manny]

i have been keeping an eye on this.. as its up the road...i may go for a drive today...

[greeny]

Yes I saw it, read it and thought of you Phil!!

[reliant-reviver]

Keep gazing at this longingly. Much want.
On a proper screen now I reckon the VIN plate in the engine bay reads 210181FJ0000671. If I've got a moment I shall sort my old copy of the register and see just how many 210181 ( 1300 / gold) cars are on record. Not many.

Anyway. Here's the MOT history, which plays nicely into the non galv nay sayers hands.

MOT history of this vehicle

Test date 24 June 2017 Expiry date 23 June 2018 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 16,179 miles MOT test number 2141 7536 9815

Test date 8 September 2015 Expiry date 25 September 2016 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 16,145 miles MOT test number 9659 3584 7125

Test date 3 September 2014 Expiry date 25 September 2015 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 16,136 miles MOT test number 7558 0664 4287

Test date 16 September 2013 Expiry date 25 September 2014 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 16,071 miles MOT test number 9988 6905 3274

Test date 12 September 2012 Expiry date 25 September 2013 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 15,978 miles MOT test number 5368 4685 2298 Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak

Test date 22 September 2011 Expiry date 25 September 2012 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 15,694 miles MOT test number 6477 9526 1283 Advisory notice item(s)
Oil leak

Test date 16 September 2011 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 15,690 miles MOT test number 6399 2975 1265 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
Oil leak

Test date 3 September 2010 Expiry date 25 September 2011 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 15,432 miles MOT test number 8510 2634 0201 Advisory notice item(s)
Coolant leak
advise - n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Test date 1 September 2010 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 15,432 miles MOT test number 9806 3474 0249 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Coolant leak
advise - n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Test date 16 September 2009 Expiry date 25 September 2010 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 15,050 miles MOT test number 1708 4985 9212 Advisory notice item(s)
Coolant leak
advise - radiator damp

Test date 14 September 2009 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 15,046 miles MOT test number 1849 1735 9265 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
Coolant leak
advise - radiator damp

Test date 11 September 2008 Expiry date 25 September 2009 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 14,564 miles MOT test number 2533 6545 8285

Test date 11 September 2007 Expiry date 25 September 2008 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 14,195 miles MOT test number 3326 5415 7251

Test date 11 September 2007 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 14,195 miles MOT test number 3912 5405 7279 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Test date 26 September 2006 Expiry date 25 September 2007 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 13,789 miles MOT test number 5921 2976 6290

Test date 22 September 2006 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 13,789 miles MOT test number 1148 7566 6293 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

To be fair, find me a British car at 20 years old that doesn't need a bit of remedial metalwork. There's a 2005 Mondeo on the driveway here that's had the sills patched... who said modern cars didn't rust.

[scimjim]

I would be a little concerned that the repairs in 2009, 2010 & 2011 were carried out in such short time and would be "looking" at this (and tbf, any non-galv) car with a screwdriver!

[reliant-reviver]

Most probably done by the garage conducting the test.

I seldom find a garage patches to a standard I deem acceptable.

Actually that's a bit of a non sequitur on the basis "patch" and "acceptable" don't really belong in the same sentence.

Just speculation however, and the only way to find out is a thorough inspection.

[reliant-reviver]

I even have 2 spare original Autoplas "SCIMITAR" wheel trims for this side to replace the generic ones.



It's a beauty. Hope it finds a good home.

[Corky]

When you buy it and find the Chassis is shot, can I put my hand up now for the panels

[Alan SS1]

On the 2011 MoT I'm interested to know how they can tell that the seat belt mounting area is corroded (5.2.6) cos it's hidden by a plastic panel, unless the base/side of the sill is so rusty that its within the 300mm range

It does sound like an ideal source of matching gold coloured panels

is sir's screwdriver the regulation size or just anything that a darn good shove will attest to? I've gone to look at cars armed with a screwdriver as suspected they were 'iffy' and ended up just using my finger to point out the rusty areas, and by point out I mean pass through! it does give the buyer a strong bargaining lever

[Mikelima48]

You're right Phil. I asked the lady for the VIN and she complied. Unusual for an ebay seller. In exchange I put it on here and our facebook page. It is a sweet looking car and I hope it goes to a good home. I wonder how far the MOT station was from her home!

[reliant-reviver]

Looks to have sold on eBay last week.

Let's hope the owner crops up and makes themselves known. I'll bring my own drool bib if they pop along to Curborough with the car.

[scimjim]

Back up for sale here - and refreshingly, not for a quick profit

Unfortunately, it’s not a “one lady owner” car anymore