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NGM 529R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,658 mi
Last recorded25,658 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGM 529R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,658 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 25,654 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,710 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Off side engine moutn perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Steering coloum lower bearing worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wipers smeary

Fail 5 Nov 2014 24,709 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Off side engine moutn perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Steering coloum lower bearing worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,291 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,291 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay (expansion tank) insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 23,245 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,245 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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NGM 529R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NGM 529R, 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 NGM 529R registered?

NGM 529R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 September 1976.

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