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AFM 8L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,698 mi
Last recorded58,698 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 8L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,698 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,442 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AFM 8L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 AFM 8L, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of AFM 8L?

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What year was AFM 8L registered?

AFM 8L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is AFM 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 8L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFM 8L have outstanding finance?

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