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UPF 870S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,944 mi
Last recorded69,944 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPF 870S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,944 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,910 miles

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

engine oil leaks

heavy surface rust on most metal body stays n/s and o/s rear

oil leak rear of gear box

slight corrosion at both front metal brake pipes to callipers

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil leaks

heavy surface rust on most metal body stays n/s and o/s rear

oil leak rear of gear box

slight corrosion at both front metal brake pipes to callipers

slight under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2014 69,874 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

centre box o/s rubber ring missing

n/s rear exhaust back box clamp loose

slight surface rust on front metal brake pipes

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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UPF 870S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPF 870S, 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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What year was UPF 870S registered?

UPF 870S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 December 1977.

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