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ULD 636R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,699 mi
Last recorded12,699 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULD 636R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at o/s/f valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front seat runners worn

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at o/s/f valve/junction (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack at o/s (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all / greased ? (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front seat runners worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 11,333 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at o/s/f valve/junction (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack at o/s (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all / greased ? (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front seat runners worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe too compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front inner edge wear and cracking

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear break pipes are covered in grease

Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,363 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,868 miles

fog light tell tale inop

steering lock inop

steering wheel split

Fail 28 Aug 2013 7,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

fog light tell tale inop

steering lock inop

steering wheel split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,112 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering lock not working

Fail 24 Jul 2012 7,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

O/S/F INDICATOR LENS BADLY damaged but not showing white light

Steering lock not working

water leak from bottom hose

Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,323 miles

n/s/f wiper blade not clearing screen very well.

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in it.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 3,323 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade not clearing screen very well.

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in it.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,267 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,448 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 1,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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ULD 636R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULD 636R, 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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ULD 636R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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