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MNL 757P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,219 mi
Last recorded88,219 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNL 757P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 88,219 miles

surface corrosion to some components / chassis

vehicle presented with corrosion protection applied to most underbody components / panels

Pass 22 May 2017 86,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to rear chassis section

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 183,114 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,684 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,315 miles

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers lsightly smeering

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,620 miles

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,718 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,196 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 61,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 158,482 miles

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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MNL 757P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MNL 757P, 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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MNL 757P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 July 1976.

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