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NOA 423P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,246 mi
Last recorded36,246 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOA 423P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 36,246 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front suspension rough in movement

Fail 25 Mar 2026 36,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% flexible brake hoses different material/bore size (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front suspension rough in movement

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,124 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,502 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside handbrake effort low

play nearside upper balljoint

play offside trunion

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,919 miles

exhaust rubbers poor condition

nearside exhaust back box cracked and corroding

nearside front tyres worn inner edge

play nearside front bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2007 26,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,387 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,658 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NOA 423P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NOA 423P, 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 NOA 423P registered?

NOA 423P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 June 1976.

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