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PUC 187R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUC 187R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,209 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 64,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 64,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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PUC 187R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PUC 187R, 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 PUC 187R registered?

PUC 187R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 December 1976.

Is PUC 187R safe to buy?

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