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XWP 771R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 771R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,024 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 67,015 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams swich faulty ,wont remain on main unless held on manualy, (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration engine leaking oil onto exhaust manifolds and near side down pipe causing very bad fumes into cabin, (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,859 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,859 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers split (7.1.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,726 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,726 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,279 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eratic tickover

front seats loose within runners acceptable when tested

Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,199 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eratic tickover

front seats loose within runners acceptable when tested

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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XWP 771R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XWP 771R, 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 XWP 771R registered?

XWP 771R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 March 1977.

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