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TDU 502R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,531 mi
Last recorded23,531 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDU 502R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 23,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,026 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack Gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 23,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Engine HT lead insecure

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack Gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,190 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,243 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 19,199 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,867 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 16,867 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 8,883 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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TDU 502R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 TDU 502R, 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.

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What year was TDU 502R registered?

TDU 502R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is TDU 502R safe to buy?

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