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TRR 975R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,531 mi
Last recorded12,531 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRR 975R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 12,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 12,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 10,994 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 5 May 2017 10,994 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind nearside rear brake

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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TRR 975R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRR 975R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TRR 975R?

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What year was TRR 975R registered?

TRR 975R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 March 1977.

Is TRR 975R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRR 975R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TRR 975R have outstanding finance?

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