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BOH 575K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOH 575K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,267 miles

rear chassis rusty shailing

slight play lower suspension joints

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 64,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from gear box and diff

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,757 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from gear box and diff

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,735 miles

all coil springs rusty

oil leak

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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BOH 575K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BOH 575K, 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 BOH 575K registered?

BOH 575K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 November 1971.

Is BOH 575K safe to buy?

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