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ATM 245L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATM 245L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,188 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 83,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,596 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,283 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,378 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,986 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s front suspension lower trunnion joint has very slight play.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,986 miles

n/s front suspension lower trunnion joint has very slight play.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,595 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,420 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 72,366 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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ATM 245L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 ATM 245L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATM 245L registered?

ATM 245L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is ATM 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATM 245L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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