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TUJ 208R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 208R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,398 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,017 miles

Nearside centre exhaust rubbers perished

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float lower column (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,237 miles

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

nearside exhaust mountings perished

slight leak diff pinion oil seal

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,584 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,572 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,195 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,773 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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TUJ 208R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUJ 208R, 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 TUJ 208R registered?

TUJ 208R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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