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NWV 124P

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWV 124P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,263 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,171 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 66,042 miles

3x child seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 66,042 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

3x child seat fitted

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noise from rear of vehicle when under driving load/ braking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,559 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Noise from rear of vehicle when under load /braking

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from rear of vehicle when under load and braking ???

Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,725 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

gear box and rear diff are leaking

x4 tyres are very low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,527 miles

both rear hub seals leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2011 53,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,836 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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NWV 124P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 NWV 124P, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NWV 124P registered?

NWV 124P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 September 1975.

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