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TWB 311S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Lpg 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,913 mi
Last recorded4,913 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWB 311S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 4,913 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 4,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 4,587 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 4,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to leak from rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 9,919 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 9,919 miles

Braking system leaking servo (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,903 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,903 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,090 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,883 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,440 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,440 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,687 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 91,687 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 90,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,361 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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TWB 311S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWB 311S, 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 TWB 311S registered?

TWB 311S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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