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POL 973R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,267 mi
Last recorded31,267 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 973R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2010 31,267 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,176 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,621 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both exhausts have rubber mountings that are deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,621 miles

both exhausts have rubber mountings that are deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,602 miles

exhaust mounts perished advise replacement

Pass 14 Apr 2006 30,384 miles

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.

Fail 14 Apr 2006 30,384 miles

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.

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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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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