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TFX 504R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 504R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,225 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,389 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,384 miles

N/S EXHAUST MOUNTING POOR

RUST ON ALL SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS PARTS

Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,384 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

N/S EXHAUST MOUNTING POOR

RUST ON ALL SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS PARTS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,217 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,217 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FAIL OFF SIDE FOGLIGHT NOT WORKING //TOP FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES PERISHED

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,039 miles

corrosion around - suspension arms/p.a.s.pipes/rear chassis....slight play in front wheel bearing...exhaust mounts perashing....

Fail 8 Jun 2006 73,037 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel hose between filter to pump perished

nearside exhaust mounts perished

power steering pipes corroded

rear chassi corroded

rear fog lamps inoprative (vehcile registerd before 1980)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2005 72,652 miles

chassis very rusty

off side rear tyre on 3mm

play in front wheel bearings

play in steerin rack

rubber exhaust mounts very perished

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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TFX 504R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 TFX 504R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFX 504R registered?

TFX 504R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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