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USU 432R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 432R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,191 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,055 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,074 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 67,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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USU 432R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 USU 432R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was USU 432R registered?

USU 432R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 April 1977.

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