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TTC 471T

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTC 471T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,439 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,316 miles

rear n/s tyre close to limit and bald on inside edge

rear o/s tyre on limit

slight roughness in front o/s wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s tyre close to limit and bald on inside edge

rear o/s tyre on limit

slight roughness in front o/s wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,943 miles

2 rear body fixings corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 rear body fixings corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,503 miles

both rears low tread.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rears low tread.

front o/s tyre tread low.

noise front n/s wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,414 miles

front n/s tyre worn inside edge. rear n/s tyre bald inside edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front n/s tyre worn inside edge. rear n/s tyre bald inside edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,275 miles

indicator and wiper switches loose. corroded brackets at rear seats, under body.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,562 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,562 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 83,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,968 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 79,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

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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TTC 471T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TTC 471T, 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 TTC 471T registered?

TTC 471T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 August 1978.

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