MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f body mounting area corroded
o/s/f body mounting area corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight oil leak o/s/r shoock absorber
small splits n/s/f wiper blade
brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r corroded
n/s/f brake disc lightly pitted
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r corroded
n/s/f brake disc lightly pitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both rocker covers leaking
no bushes in gear linkage rods
oil leak from gear box
towbar mounting points?
upper steering colum bearing has play
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both rocker covers leaking
no bushes in gear linkage rods
oil leak from gear box
towbar mounting points?
upper steering colum bearing has play
light mist of oil n/s/r backplate / axle
o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes coroded
brake pipes across rear axle corroded
brake pipes from n/s/f and o/s/f flexi hoses corroded
brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs lightly pitted
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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ASE 5A is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 ASE 5A, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ASE 5A registered?
ASE 5A is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 July 1972.
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