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NGS 217P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGS 217P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 53,602 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower trunnion and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

deep groove in offside inner surface of front brake disc

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,668 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 49,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in nearside front lower trunion

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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NGS 217P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGS 217P, 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 NGS 217P registered?

NGS 217P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 February 1976.

Is NGS 217P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGS 217P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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