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TJY 829T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54 mi
Last recorded54 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 829T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 54 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 10 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,182 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's in poor condition/rusty,front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing,all suspension rubber bushing perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,302 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,796 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 48,597 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,388 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 46,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,218 miles

battery insecure

front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to perish

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

front discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly damaged

front seat mechanism slightly worn

rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering

slight play offside front wheel

some exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

Fail 27 Jun 2006 45,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

battery insecure

front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to perish

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish slightly

front discs slightly pitted

front number slightly damaged

front seat mechanism slightly worn

rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering

slight play offside front wheel

some exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,370 miles

axle trailing arm bushes weak

front number plate broken

indicators flash slightly fast

knocking noise from offside front suspension

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2005 44,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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TJY 829T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 TJY 829T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TJY 829T registered?

TJY 829T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 June 1979.

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