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D177 HWU

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 90,650 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,000 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,369 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

general corroision on underside and suspenshion

n/s wiper poor condition on edge

slightly damp around o/s steering rack boot

Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

beam patterns are poor

front anti roll bushes are perished

general corroision on under side

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,354 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are badly perished around outer walls

suspenshion bushes perished & general corroision around arms

Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are badly perished around outer walls

suspenshion bushes perished & general corroision around arms

Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres perrished around walls

all suspension bushes perrished

both sides of rear chassis perished

general corroison on both sills

general corroison on chassis

rear exhaust mount perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2008 88,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre perrished around wall

n/s rear tyre perrished around wall

o/s front tyre perrished around wall

o/s rear tyre perrished around wall

rear exhaust ruber perrished

Fail 12 Apr 2008 88,150 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre perrished around wall

n/s rear tyre perrished around wall

o/s front tyre perrished around wall

o/s rear tyre perrished around wall

rear exhaust ruber perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,525 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 84,480 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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D177 HWU is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D177 HWU, 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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D177 HWU is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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