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PCD 39R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,959 mi
Last recorded44,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCD 39R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end / tie rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end / tie rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 41,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 38,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 38,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,628 miles

o/s/f bake disk inner face scored

Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r brake disc, inner face scored

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,646 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,036 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,297 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 9,294 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,461 miles

both sides rear seat belt outer mounting points reinforcement plates missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,380 miles

engine stalling and slightly smokey

o/s/r hub seal seeping

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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PCD 39R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PCD 39R, 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 PCD 39R registered?

PCD 39R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 November 1976.

Is PCD 39R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCD 39R shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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