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BFS 958L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 958L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and body heavily modified

no windscreen not fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,923 miles

Extensive modification to body &c..

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Extensively modified body & chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Extensively modified body & chassis

No windscreen fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,908 miles

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Extensively modified body & chassis from Reliant Scimitar

No windscreen fitted [ modified body]

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,903 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE NEEDS SUCURING TO BODY/CHASSIS (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & NEARSIDE LOWER & OFFSIDE UPPER & LOWER JOINT BOOTS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure TRACK ROD END LOCKNUT LOOSE (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute ALL LAMPS (1.4.A.2g)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALL 4 TRACK ROD END BOOTS (2.2.C.1c)

EXHAUST NOISEY

Extensively modified body & chassis from Reliant Scimitar

No windscreen fitted [ modified body]

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,499 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake slightly holding on

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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BFS 958L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BFS 958L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFS 958L registered?

BFS 958L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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