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PUJ 67R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,916 mi
Last recorded49,916 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUJ 67R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 49,412 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Don't work with side lamps on. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 48,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 42,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,259 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 41,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 41,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,190 miles

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

water leaking from washer bottle when pump activated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,925 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 39,925 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,232 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 39,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 38,908 miles

Nearside Inner Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2006 38,865 miles

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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PUJ 67R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUJ 67R, 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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PUJ 67R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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