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AGR 212S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,034 mi
Last recorded56,034 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGR 212S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,034 miles

general corrosion on chassis

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,153 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis.

Nearside mirror slightly damaged.

Offside front tyre slightly scrubbing edges.

Oil leak

Steering column top bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,273 miles

All tyres slightly cracking in side walls, no cords or ply's exposed.

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing outer edge.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All tyres slightly cracking in side walls, no cords or ply's exposed.

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing outer edge.

Oil leak

Recommend adjustment of offside parking brake.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,374 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing outer edge.

Nearside mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyre side walls slightly cracking.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing outer edge.

Nearside mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyre side walls slightly cracking.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,683 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside front tyre scrubbing edges slightly.

Nearside rear brakes efficency slightly lower than offside, recommend attention.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,661 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre scrubbing edges slightly.

Nearside rear brakes efficency slightly lower than offside, recommend attention.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,743 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing outer side wall.

Rear number plate slightly deteiorated around mounting screws, recommend replacement.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing outer side wall.

Offside outrigger front to rear corroded. Not within prescribed area and unlikely to affect brakes steering or suspension.

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteiorated around mounting screws, recommend replacement.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,016 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear number plate slightly deteriated.

tyres have a feature of sidewalls bulging inwards in several areas, appears to be due to tyre construction process.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,905 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside mirror slight damage.

Rear tyres side walls slight cracking, recommend replacement.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 49,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside mirror slight damage.

Rear tyres side walls slight cracking, recommend replacement.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,846 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AGR 212S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AGR 212S, 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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AGR 212S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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