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PHJ 640R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 640R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,693 miles

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,693 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 56,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 56,706 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,915 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,335 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,988 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 48,988 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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PHJ 640R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHJ 640R, 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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What year was PHJ 640R registered?

PHJ 640R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 October 1976.

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