MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
no rear seat belt
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
slight play in steering coloum
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FNP 547S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 FNP 547S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FNP 547S registered?
FNP 547S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is FNP 547S safe to buy?
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