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TGV 735J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,323 mi
Last recorded83,323 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGV 735J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,051 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 80,396 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 79,287 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,913 miles

Offside front lower arm plate corroded slightly

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 77,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 76,913 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 76,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 75,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 May 2009 75,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 74,206 miles

HT lead coming into contact with steering column when turning

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 73,293 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 72,002 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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TGV 735J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 TGV 735J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGV 735J registered?

TGV 735J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is TGV 735J safe to buy?

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