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C972 REG

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,330 mi
Last recorded70,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 REG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,330 miles

Nearside headlight very slightly lose

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

parking brake only just met mot requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,874 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C972 REG is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 C972 REG, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C972 REG registered?

C972 REG is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C972 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 REG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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