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HPP 555N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,205 mi
Last recorded89,205 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPP 555N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket deteriated

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,463 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs scored

steering wheel insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,716 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 80,713 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 78,427 miles

both front lower trunions have slight play

Pass 6 May 2011 74,153 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,814 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,814 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 70,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 67,663 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 67,661 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,893 miles

Advise Oil Leak N/S & O/S Rear Half Shaft seals

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 57,995 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 57,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HPP 555N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HPP 555N, 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 HPP 555N registered?

HPP 555N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 February 1975.

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