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D176 NGN

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,754 mi
Last recorded57,754 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 NGN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,680 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 56,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,680 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,680 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 55,893 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,850 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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D176 NGN is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 D176 NGN, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D176 NGN registered?

D176 NGN is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is D176 NGN safe to buy?

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