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NPJ 444R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,029 mi
Last recorded24,029 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 444R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,029 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,engin getting smokey

Pass 4 Jul 2011

o/s exhaust repaired with filler

Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,755 miles

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

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

chassis members+suspension components,oil leaks,coil springs corroded

engin getting smokey

Fail 28 Jun 2010 22,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

chassis members+suspension components,oil leaks,coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil springs corroded,suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroded,oil leaks,brake pipes corroding+ferrules

Fail 24 Jul 2009 20,606 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil springs corroded,suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroded,oil leaks,brake pipes corroding+ferrules

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,181 miles

coil springs corroded,brake pipes corroding,oil leaks,suspension bushes wearing,slight rubbing on offside front brake hose

Fail 8 Jul 2008 16,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil springs corroded,brake pipes corroding,oil leaks,suspension bushes wearing,slight rubbing on offside front brake hose

Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding,both rear coil springs corroded,oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,275 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes corrodeing †sqweaks from suspention

hand brake performance approaching minimum requirement

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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NPJ 444R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NPJ 444R, 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 NPJ 444R registered?

NPJ 444R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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