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NDU 190P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDU 190P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,594 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,587 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 46,576 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,559 miles

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,544 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 46,544 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside centre exhaust outer mounting ring perished

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,537 miles

noise on nearside front suspension

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,533 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,423 miles

rear fog light warning tell tale not fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,423 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear fog light warning tell tale not fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 46,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 43,471 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 43,243 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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NDU 190P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 NDU 190P, 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 NDU 190P registered?

NDU 190P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 May 1976.

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