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NME 744R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,279 mi
Last recorded35,279 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 744R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 35,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 33,143 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split.

offside front top suspension arm front bush starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both steering rack knuckle joints.

vehicle has numerous small oil leaks from engine, transmission and rear differential.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,136 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split.

offside front top suspension arm front bush starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both steering rack knuckle joints.

vehicle has numerous small oil leaks from engine, transmission and rear differential.

Pass 11 May 2007 30,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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NME 744R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NME 744R, 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 NME 744R registered?

NME 744R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is NME 744R safe to buy?

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