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ULM 663R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,859 mi
Last recorded17,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULM 663R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 17,821 miles

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

All position lamps not working all side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4 exhaust rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working both rear (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,799 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear body attachments corroded

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

nearside front and rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear body attachments corroded

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

nearside front and rear tyre perishing

nearside main beam spot inop.

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

Pass 1 May 2012 17,785 miles

(both) front wheel bearing has slight play

(front and rear chassis) suspention component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considerd excessive

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside main beam spot lamp inop

rear body mountings corroded

rear brake hose has slight corosion to ferrules

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,785 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside main beam spot lamp inop.

rear body mountings corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 17,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside main beam spot lamp inop.

rear body mountings corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear body mountings corroded

front brake discs corroded

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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ULM 663R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULM 663R, 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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ULM 663R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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