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TJA 176R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,075 mi
Last recorded2,075 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 176R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 2,075 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 2,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 2,075 miles

diff noisey

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

pas belt loose

slight play in top steering colum bush

Fail 2 Jun 2010 2,075 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff noisey

exhaust system corroded

pas belt loose

slight play in top steering colum bush

small crack front number plate

water leak top rad hose

Pass 2 Feb 2009 2,075 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both wiper blades slight smear

Fail 22 Jan 2009 2,075 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,068 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 96,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear fog lamps interacting with all other lamps but fog lamp not required before 1980

Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,515 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 86,515 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion of under body parts

slight corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2005 79,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 79,652 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

slight movement in top bush

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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TJA 176R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TJA 176R, 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 TJA 176R registered?

TJA 176R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TJA 176R safe to buy?

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