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EGP 677T

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,858 mi
Last recorded29,858 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGP 677T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,128 miles

both rear tyres well worn

Fail 7 Jul 2016 29,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pad warning light wires not secure or connected.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 27,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pad warning light wires not secure or connected.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,813 miles

Knock at slow speed moving foreward or reverse.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 26,791 miles

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

Knock at slow speed moving foreward or reverse.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in both front wheels.

Pass 29 May 2008 21,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,266 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 14,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EGP 677T is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGP 677T, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGP 677T registered?

EGP 677T is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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