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TXG 771M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,471 mi
Last recorded43,471 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXG 771M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 43,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 42,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,325 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 42,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2010 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 38,034 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 38,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 36,277 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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TXG 771M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 TXG 771M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TXG 771M registered?

TXG 771M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 March 1974.

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