MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TOC 266S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 TOC 266S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TOC 266S registered?
TOC 266S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is TOC 266S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TOC 266S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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