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SKR 549R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 549R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,396 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of corrosion to rear of chassis

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,708 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise all coil springs corroded

both seat belts fluffing bad

gearbox oil leak

play in n/s/f trunion but not excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2011 75,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,421 miles

Oil leak

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

indicator switch worn

rear chassis members corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,421 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

front and rear chassis members corroded

offside handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

front and rear chassis members corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,063 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fluid dampness under vehicle

nearside rear fog lamp insecure

offside wiper arm assembly loose breaking away from scuttle

rear brake hose ferralls corroding

rear tyres 2/2.5mm tread in centre

serious damaged marker indicating yes on vt40 form

slight play in steering rack both sides

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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SKR 549R 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 50%.

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 SKR 549R, 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 SKR 549R registered?

SKR 549R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 April 1977.

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