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TTL 740R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,906 mi
Last recorded22,906 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTL 740R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,906 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 22,848 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,130 miles

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

front brakes discs corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm fulcrum pin siezed and has limited movement offside front lower suspension arm partially siezed fulcrum oin

Fail 2 Dec 2009 22,119 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cracks to tread

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

some corrosion to chassis and suspension

some cracking in tyre tread n/s/r

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,611 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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TTL 740R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TTL 740R, 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 TTL 740R registered?

TTL 740R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 March 1977.

Is TTL 740R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTL 740R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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