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BUA 47J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 47J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,584 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 60,584 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,157 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 56,152 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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BUA 47J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUA 47J, 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 BUA 47J registered?

BUA 47J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is BUA 47J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUA 47J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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