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SBH 3R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,248 mi
Last recorded73,248 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 3R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,233 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,921 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,921 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

adjust steering belt n/s wiper blade

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,724 miles

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,724 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2007 71,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,130 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 70,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,789 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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SBH 3R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SBH 3R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SBH 3R?

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What year was SBH 3R registered?

SBH 3R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 February 1977.

Is SBH 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBH 3R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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