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VHP 507S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,479 mi
Last recorded17,479 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 507S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,479 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s snd n/s rear chassis outriggers starting to corrode

Fail 27 Sep 2013 17,479 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s snd n/s rear chassis outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,902 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch master cylinder leaking

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 16,870 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 16,963 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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VHP 507S 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 VHP 507S, 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 VHP 507S registered?

VHP 507S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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