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RAF 912R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Maroon Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,021 mi
Last recorded48,021 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 912R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 48,021 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 47,891 miles

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty turn left will not stay in place (1.4.A.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,754 miles

front brake discs getting worn

slight move ment in nearside steering rack

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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RAF 912R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Maroon with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAF 912R, 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 RAF 912R registered?

RAF 912R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is RAF 912R safe to buy?

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