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LOJ 598P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,400 mi
Last recorded51,400 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOJ 598P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough Ball joint seized nearside front (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,236 miles

near side wheel bearing not tested

Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,233 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

near side wheel bearing not tested

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,628 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,339 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear body support brackets corroded and vehicle showing signs of corrossion acceptable at time of test

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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LOJ 598P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOJ 598P, 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 LOJ 598P registered?

LOJ 598P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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