MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated
emisions
fog light
Oil leak
flasher switch
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
everywhere underneath car including all steering and supension components have heavy waxoil / grease making inspection hard
ns exhaust rubber heavily cracked advise replacment
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
everywhere underneath car including all steering and supension components have heavy waxoil / grease making inspection hard
ns exhaust rubber heavily cracked advise replacment
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
a bit of blue smoke from os exhaust when reved but not part of emmisions test
brake pedal has lots of travel but does work
everywhere underneath car including all steering and suspension components have heavy waxoil /grease making inspection very hard
ns exhaust rubbers heavily cracked advise replacment
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUB 662R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 VUB 662R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VUB 662R registered?
VUB 662R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is VUB 662R safe to buy?
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