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TDP 234M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,136 mi
Last recorded38,136 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDP 234M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,054 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Jun 2016 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r exhaust cotton rail worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 32,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r exhaust cotton rail worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,213 miles

Damage to floor on offside front

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 29,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Damage to floor on offside front

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,439 miles

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

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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TDP 234M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 TDP 234M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TDP 234M registered?

TDP 234M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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