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BLJ 709K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,007 mi
Last recorded79,007 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 709K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,007 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,007 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,881 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,641 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 16 Sep 2011 78,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes perrishing

both rear tyres perrishing

minor oil leak from underside

minor play in both steering arms

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,139 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes perrishing

both rear tyres perrishing

minor oil leak from underside

minor play in both steering arms

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2009 77,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,162 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,390 miles

Both front tyres starting to split between treads

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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BLJ 709K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BLJ 709K, 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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BLJ 709K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 March 1972.

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