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TOU 58

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,835 mi
Last recorded74,835 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOU 58
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drumstick ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 73,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,420 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,623 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front seat loose †n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,134 miles

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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TOU 58 is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 TOU 58, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOU 58 registered?

TOU 58 is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 March 1977.

Is TOU 58 safe to buy?

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