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TMA 888R

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto33,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 888R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,927 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 74,708 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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TMA 888R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 33,778 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TMA 888R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMA 888R registered?

TMA 888R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 18 October 1976.

Is TMA 888R safe to buy?

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