MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All 3 other tyre walls perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre outer wall cracking
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
All 3 other tyre walls perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre outer wall cracking
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear fog lamp not working
play in steering rack
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear fog lamp not working
play in steering rack
Advisory notices as recorded at time of initial test
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Diff. pinion oil seal leaking
Front upper wishbone inner bushes perished
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Non-obligatory fog lamp tell-tale light missing
Offside front shock absorber damp
Offside outer main beam inoperative
Poor effort (99kg) from offside park brake
Rear flexable brake hose ferrule close to excessively corroded
Slightly reduced light output from nearside dipped beam
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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TDK 159S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 TDK 159S, 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.
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What year was TDK 159S registered?
TDK 159S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 January 1978.
Is TDK 159S safe to buy?
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