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OND 400P

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,198 mi
Last recorded43,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOND 400P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,101 miles

OSR axle seal sowing signs of leaking

front tyres deteriated

Fail 18 Jun 2015 38,010 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSR axle seal sowing signs of leaking

front tyres deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,916 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 37,915 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,076 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,985 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

horn poor

in my opinion this vehicle is not safe to drive

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,533 miles

off side front suspension has play in lower trunnion at lower bush/pin: recently replaced.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 33,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,984 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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OND 400P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OND 400P, 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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OND 400P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 September 1975.

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