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NWN 562R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,670 mi
Last recorded87,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWN 562R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,670 miles

Offside Rear chassis at body mounting

Rear body mountings corroded under wheel arches

Pass 9 May 2016 87,606 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,496 miles

plastic fuel pipe at fuel tank kinked. power steering belt slack. main beam warning light not working. o/s fog light and warning light not working.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

plastic fuel pipe at fuel tank kinked.power steering belt excessively slack. main beam warning light not working.o/s fog light and warning light not working.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,134 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,134 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,040 miles

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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NWN 562R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWN 562R, 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 NWN 562R registered?

NWN 562R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 October 1976.

Is NWN 562R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWN 562R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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