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TGU 750F

1968 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,999 mi
Last recorded41,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1968 Reliant Scimitar39,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 750F
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 41,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 41,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 39,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 39,929 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,791 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,791 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 39,791 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 39,791 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 39,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 39,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 39,562 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 39,562 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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TGU 750F is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1968 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 39,676 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 TGU 750F, 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 58 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGU 750F registered?

TGU 750F is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 February 1968.

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