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VUB 662R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUB 662R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,235 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 96,231 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,710 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,108 miles

emisions

fog light

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,060 miles

Oil leak

flasher switch

Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 93,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,221 miles

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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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.

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