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UOA 399S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,076 mi
Last recorded37,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 399S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 37,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,865 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,058 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake poor, handbrake cable sticking

Pass 15 May 2019 35,178 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 33,938 miles

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

Fail 2 May 2018 33,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2017 32,735 miles

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

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant hoses perished

Pass 4 May 2016 30,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 30,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front side light dim

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,205 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear handbrake sticking slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2015 30,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside hand brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 7 May 2014 30,047 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

offside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 May 2014 30,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

offside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2013 29,314 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre diffrent size

Fail 2 May 2013 29,314 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamps deteriorated

spare tyre diffrent size

Pass 4 May 2012 29,177 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

nearside front flexi ferule deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,686 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 27,686 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,665 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 22,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in suspension and steering bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,313 miles

slight play in suspension and steering bushes

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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UOA 399S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 UOA 399S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UOA 399S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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