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ROP 558R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,830 mi
Last recorded43,830 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 558R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension componets showing light corrosion

light corrosion to chassis around outriggers

oil leak from gearbox

welding repairs just satisfactory for test

Fail 20 Sep 2007 40,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

light corrosion around chassis an out riggers

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler

slight cracking to tread on o/s/f tyre

slight play i lower steering column bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,516 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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ROP 558R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ROP 558R, 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 ROP 558R registered?

ROP 558R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is ROP 558R safe to buy?

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