MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Main coolant hose rubbing on chassis
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.1.A.3f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)
Rear chassis rails surface corrosion
Nearside front exhaust pipe split and slight blow
Nearside front top damper bush slightly worn
Offside front lower trunnion seized but no adverse effect to braking or steering
Offside front lower wishbone bush split but not giving excessive movement
Offside front outrigger corroding
Offside front top wishbone bush split but not giving excessive movement
Offside rear body tub mounting reinforcing bracket corroded
Split pin missing from offside lower trunnion nout
Surface corrosion on rear chassis rails
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front exhaust pipe split and slight blow
Nearside front top damper bush slightly worn
Offside front lower trunnion seized but no adverse effect to braking or steering
Offside front lower wishbone bush split but not giving excessive movement
Offside front outrigger corroding
Offside front top wishbone bush split but not giving excessive movement
Offside rear body tub mounting reinforcing bracket corroded
Split pin missing from offside lower trunnion nout
Surface corrosion on rear chassis rails
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Bolts loose in drivers seat
Chassis is rusty at the rear
Exhaust clamp is rotted away on O/S front pipe
No tell tail on rear fog light
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Bolts loose in drivers seat
Chassis is rusty at the rear
Exhaust clamp is rotted away on O/S front pipe
No tell tail on rear fog light
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Both front brake hoses are perished
Both front seats are loose
Fog waring light not working (dash)
Front brake discs are distorted
O/S/F wheel bearing is loose
Slight blow on exhausts
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis componants generally rusty
fuel cap seal starting to crack
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in both front seat frames †Headlamps not matching type
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
2 rear body mounting brackets insecure.
brake pedal rubber smooth in places
slight blow from n/s exhaust manifold area.
slight play in steering colum top bush
small stone chips in windscreen
various oil leaks
exhaust rubbers perished
few small blows on exhaust joints
numerous areas of corrosion
numerous bushes perished
off side rear seat belt ankorage excessivly corroded no seat belts fitted
slight play in some ball joints
slight play rear wheel bearings
some corrosion on brake lines
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
exhaust rubbers perished
few small blows on exhaust joints
numerous areas of corrosion
numerous bushes perished
off side rear seat belt ankorage excessivly corroded no seat belts fitted
slight play in some ball joints
slight play rear wheel bearings
some corrosion on brake lines
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level low
damage to o/s/r wheel arch, o/s/f wheel arch and n/s/f lower bumper
n/s/f lower suspension bushes perrishing
n/s/r bumper trim damaged
n/s/r light lense damaged
slight blow from n/s/f exhaust
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MGU 347P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 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 MGU 347P, 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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MGU 347P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 April 1976.
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