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NAC 272P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,962 mi
Last recorded10,962 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAC 272P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 10,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 10,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 8,883 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 8,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 6,181 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 6,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective four perished mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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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NAC 272P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NAC 272P, 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

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What year was NAC 272P registered?

NAC 272P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 March 1976.

Is NAC 272P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAC 272P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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