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MEM 15R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,265 mi
Last recorded1,265 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEM 15R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 1,265 miles

o/s rear axle stop missing

slight corrosion front and rear chassis

Pass 31 Mar 2008 491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on rear upper chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2007 997,825 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 99,771 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 99,291 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 99,288 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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MEM 15R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 MEM 15R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEM 15R?

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What year was MEM 15R registered?

MEM 15R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is MEM 15R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEM 15R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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