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RMK 737R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,334 mi
Last recorded34,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMK 737R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,334 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber smooth

Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake imbalance on OSR but met requirements

Fail 28 Jul 2023 33,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake imbalance on OSR but met requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,486 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 32,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,578 miles

Inner face of o/s front brake disc scoured

Slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2021 31,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Just above limit (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Inner face of o/s front brake disc scoured

Slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front brake disc scoured inner face

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 30,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front brake disc scoured inner face

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

drivers seat fixed for purpose unable to adjust

Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,992 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 28,986 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks beside fuel pump (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured beside drivers seat (4.11 (a) (i))

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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RMK 737R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RMK 737R, 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.

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What year was RMK 737R registered?

RMK 737R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 September 1976.

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