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HAH 261N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,849 mi
Last recorded48,849 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 261N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,849 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

slight play n/s intermediate steering rack joint

Fail 4 Sep 2017 48,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail - as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis - as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

slight play n/s intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,338 miles

Exhaust blow at N/S/F Area.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,954 miles

N/S Steering rack gaiter damaged.

Slight wear in O/S/F Wheel bearing.

Wear in N/S Steering rack end.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,906 miles

N/S Steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,173 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,217 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in both diff support bracket bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2011 39,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in both diff support bracket bushes

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,329 miles

Rear tyres worn

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight wear N/S Track rod end.

Pass 1 May 2009 34,981 miles

Head light beam pattern of poor quality.

Play at steering wheel.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,265 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,810 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 28,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 28,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear panard rod mounts corroded, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both rear upper chassis rails badly corroded, STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Braided brake hoses fitted

Corrosion by os rear spring/shock absorber mount

General underbody corrosion

Horn poor RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Ns Door difficult to open from inside

Ns and Os floor cracking by seat mounts, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Ns chassis outrigger corroding

Ns wiper blade split, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Os track rod end gaiter split

Osf brake disc slightly scored

Osf chassis outrigger corroding

Play in rear panard rod bush

Signs of oil on os rear brake back plate, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

severe corrosion possible os seat belt mount/STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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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HAH 261N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 HAH 261N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAH 261N registered?

HAH 261N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 May 1975.

Is HAH 261N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 261N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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