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MTC 314R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,380 mi
Last recorded57,380 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 314R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,380 miles

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,198 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,011 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,011 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear body mounts insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 19 May 2011 54,974 miles

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

front seat mechanisms worn

suspension noisy on offside front

Fail 6 May 2011 54,964 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front seat mechanisms worn

suspension noisy on offside front

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,546 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers cracking

nearside rear hub seal leaking

slight lift in both rear hubs

tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Oct 2005 48,413 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear hubseal leaking

offside rear bumpstop missing

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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MTC 314R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MTC 314R, 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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What year was MTC 314R registered?

MTC 314R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 August 1976.

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