MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,267 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to coolant pipe
general surface corrosion on most components
slight movement in steering shaft
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both exhausts have rubber mountings that are deteriorated
both exhausts have rubber mountings that are deteriorated
exhaust mounts perished advise replacement
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s and o/s reaqr support brackets from chassis to body,strengthening plates corroded.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s and o/s rear support brackets from chassis to body,strengthnening plates corroded.
slight play detected at lower column support.
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POL 973R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 POL 973R, 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 POL 973R registered?
POL 973R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 March 1977.
Is POL 973R safe to buy?
The MOT history for POL 973R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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