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TLU 857M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,206 mi
Last recorded43,206 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 857M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,206 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

center exhaust mounts broken

Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

center exhaust mounts broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,193 miles

Advise N/S/R brake binding slightly

Advise exhaust mounting are starting to deteriorate

Advise light corrosion N/S/R and O/S/R inner chassis tubes

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber mountings slighly coroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber mountings slighly coroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,089 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,897 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,897 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,823 miles

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

corrosion to offside & nearside chassis above rear axle

corrosion to offside centre chassis towards front

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,745 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,737 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 42,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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TLU 857M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 857M, 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 857M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 March 1974.

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