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RPF 286R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 286R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,361 miles

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Fail 9 Nov 2022 60,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting out riger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting out riger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,756 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,814 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,018 miles

Oil leak

both front discs slightly pitted

off side and near side front seat belts fluffy.

off side front tyre slightly perrished. near side reae tyre slightly perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,458 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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RPF 286R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RPF 286R, 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 RPF 286R registered?

RPF 286R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 May 1977.

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