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MNR 955P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNR 955P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,897 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 70,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding.

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 70,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel binding.

Fail 17 Oct 2015

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiring very untidy throughout vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

low park brake effort

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,008 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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MNR 955P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MNR 955P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MNR 955P?

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What year was MNR 955P registered?

MNR 955P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MNR 955P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNR 955P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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