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FNP 547S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,366 mi
Last recorded88,366 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 547S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,366 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,366 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 88,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,825 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,603 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 82,904 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 81,541 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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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.

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