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NWG 549R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,188 mi
Last recorded40,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWG 549R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,188 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,612 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 37,608 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 37,583 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 37,552 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 37,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,416 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NWG 549R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NWG 549R, 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 NWG 549R registered?

NWG 549R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is NWG 549R safe to buy?

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