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APC 469H

1969 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,533 mi
Last recorded7,533 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1969 Reliant Scimitar46,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 469H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 7,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 5,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 4,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 3,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 2,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 2,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 862 miles

Corrosion on rear sections of chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,143 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 98,103 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,414 miles

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

engine oil leak

oil leaking from offside rear hub

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,405 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,398 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 95,261 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp reflectors fading pattern poor

Corrosion on sections of chassis

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,642 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leak on nearside rear hub

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

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

Surface corrosion on several parts of chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,767 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 87,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 12 Jul 2005 80,885 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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APC 469H is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1969 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,061 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 APC 469H, 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 57 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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APC 469H is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 September 1969.

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