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AUT 519K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,000 mi
Last recorded26,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUT 519K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,000 miles

All four tyres perished.

Both side outer body mount rails getting weak.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 26,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

All four tyres perished.

Both side outer body mount rails getting weak.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,057 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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AUT 519K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 AUT 519K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUT 519K registered?

AUT 519K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is AUT 519K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUT 519K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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