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16 HLO

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,666 mi
Last recorded11,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 HLO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 11,666 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 11,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 11,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 11,467 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 11,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 11,462 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 11,460 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 11,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 11,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 11,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 11,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,672 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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16 HLO is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 16 HLO, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 16 HLO registered?

16 HLO is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is 16 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 HLO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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