MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front suspension arm has slight play in top bushes
slight play at steering wheel
all flexi brake hoses deteriorated
engine smoky
nearside front suspension upper wishbone bushes deteriorated
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all flexi brake hoses deteriorated
engine smoky
nearside front suspension upper wishbone bushes deteriorated
slight play at steering wheel
all flexible brake pipes deteriorated
metal brake pipes coroding
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all flexible brake pipes deteriorated
metal brake pipes coroding
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TDY 481L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 TDY 481L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TDY 481L registered?
TDY 481L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 May 1973.
Is TDY 481L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TDY 481L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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