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PAU 520R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

41,003 mi
Last recorded41,003 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 520R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,003 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,003 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brakes siezed on unable to test wheel bearings

vehicle in a very poor condition , brakes in need of a full brake service .

Fail 16 May 2007 41,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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PAU 520R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 PAU 520R, 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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PAU 520R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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