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MAE 815P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,840 mi
Last recorded83,840 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 815P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,840 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside exhaust rubber deteriated

offside rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,731 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 98,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,793 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 94,793 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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MAE 815P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MAE 815P, 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 MAE 815P registered?

MAE 815P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 March 1976.

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