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UBJ 472R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,118 mi
Last recorded51,118 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBJ 472R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 49,966 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 49,405 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,042 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 48,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 48,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 43,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,703 miles

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

all suspension bushes perished and cracked

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

all suspension bushes perished and cracked

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,124 miles

Play in nearside front hub

Pass 11 May 2006 30,427 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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UBJ 472R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 UBJ 472R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UBJ 472R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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