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PAX 806R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 806R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,655 miles

surface corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,740 miles

surface corrosion chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,967 miles

Oil leak

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

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

indicators just met min flash time

slight corrosion chassis

Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

indicators just met min flash time

slight corrosion chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,051 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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PAX 806R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PAX 806R, 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 PAX 806R registered?

PAX 806R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is PAX 806R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAX 806R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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