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PKU 911R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKU 911R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,313 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 82,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at join to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 82,279 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 75,170 miles

all discs have slight rust on them

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,167 miles

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

o/s steering rack drag link worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 74,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,425 miles

Oil leak

n/s seat belt slight fraid

prop/center bearing lift

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,017 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 74,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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PKU 911R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 PKU 911R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKU 911R registered?

PKU 911R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 May 1977.

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