MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust blowing
most of chassis undersealed,exposed parts showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres age cracked
front suspension stiff in operation
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
CORROSION IN CHASSIS SECTIONS FRONT REAR AND CENTER , REAR BRAKE INBALANCE , SLOW PUNCTURE IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
CORROSION IN CHASSIS SECTIONS FRONT REAR AND CENTER , REAR BRAKE INBALANCE , SLOW PUNCTURE IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
STEERING RACK WORN , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS , OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
STEERING RACK WORN , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS , OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS
SLIGHT CORROSION IN ALL BRAKE PIPES , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS FRONT REAR AND CENTER , STEERING RACK WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
passenger rear brake readings low
top water hose (worn through) †king lead worn †drivers front tyre low on outer edge †passenger rear tyre low on outer edge †corrosion in chassis †column bush worn †both front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn †play in passenger inner steering joint
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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TLU 850M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 TLU 850M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TLU 850M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 January 1974.
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