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ADY 462D

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,702 mi
Last recorded48,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 462D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,702 miles

oil leaks / wish bone bushes and shock absorber bushes worn /

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,631 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OIL LEAKS

nearside top wish bone bush slight play

tick over high

Fail 9 Aug 2017 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush WISHBONE BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,796 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,869 miles

bottom wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,566 miles

oil leaks,

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 35,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,334 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 28,378 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake service

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake service

Fail 6 Jul 2010 25,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 25,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,652 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 15,688 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,688 miles

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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ADY 462D is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADY 462D, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADY 462D registered?

ADY 462D is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1977.

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