MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,429 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does TCF 740S have outstanding finance?
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