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MGU 347P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

44,190 mi
Last recorded44,190 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 347P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 43,098 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 43,078 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Main coolant hose rubbing on chassis

Pass 16 May 2018 42,138 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 42,120 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,451 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 41,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 41,029 miles

Rear chassis rails surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,262 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,258 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,251 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,627 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,619 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,009 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,009 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,322 miles

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

Play in both front seat frames †Headlamps not matching type

Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,477 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 37,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 37,366 miles

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

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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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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