MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres perishing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres badly perished
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
both front antiroll bar link arm bushes perrishing
both rear tyres perrishing
minor oil leak from underside
minor play in both steering arms
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
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
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)
Both front tyres starting to split between treads
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BLJ 709K registered?
BLJ 709K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 March 1972.
Is BLJ 709K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLJ 709K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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