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TUW 889S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,407 mi
Last recorded16,407 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUW 889S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 16,407 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,425 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2014 12,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 12,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 11,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 11,838 miles

dip switch sligtly loose

head lamps slightly dim

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

windscreen cracked just out of swept area

Fail 8 May 2010 11,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

dip switch sligtly loose

head lamps slightly dim

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

windscreen cracked just out of swept area

Pass 9 May 2009 11,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 11,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,110 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,620 miles

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

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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TUW 889S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TUW 889S, 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

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What year was TUW 889S registered?

TUW 889S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 November 1977.

Is TUW 889S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUW 889S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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