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TCF 740S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 740S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,892 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,604 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

no fog light tell-tell

offside mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,724 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 62,702 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads quite low

off side track rod end boot split

rear axle pinnion seal leak

steering wheel loose

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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TCF 740S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 TCF 740S, 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 48 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 TCF 740S?

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What year was TCF 740S registered?

TCF 740S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 March 1978.

Is TCF 740S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCF 740S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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