MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front seat mechanisms worn
suspension noisy on offside front
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MTC 314R safe to buy?
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