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TFJ 154R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,343 mi
Last recorded62,343 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 154R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 62,343 miles

front brake discs very pitted

n/s front and rear tyres has tears

o/s rear tyre has tears

park brake high

power steering fliud around steering rack

Fail 4 May 2012 62,343 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs very pitted

n/s front and rear tyres has tears

o/s rear tyre has tears

park brake high

power steering fliud around steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,609 miles

brake servo may be starting to fail

o/s front top ball joint cover missing / slight play

o/s front top damper bush has play

park brake high

Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake servo may be starting to fail

o/s front top ball joint cover missing / slight play

o/s front top damper bush has play

park brake high

Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,562 miles

n/s park brake a bit low

Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,770 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 60,770 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front ball joint rubbers missing

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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TFJ 154R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TFJ 154R, 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 TFJ 154R registered?

TFJ 154R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 April 1977.

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