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RTT 421R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,375 mi
Last recorded28,375 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 421R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,721 miles

play in steering rack arms

advise nut on lower joint close to brake disc as someone has used 2 nuts as a locking device apposed to one nut and split pin

generall corrosion

movement in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front top suspension mount arm and the rubber boot around the joint is split

Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise bolt on lower joint close to brake disc has a second nut as locking device

advise play in offside front top suspension mount arm and rubber boot is split

advise play in steering rack arms

generall corrosion

slight movement nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,819 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,819 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RTT 421R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RTT 421R, 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 RTT 421R registered?

RTT 421R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RTT 421R safe to buy?

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