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CMJ 474L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 4553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,520 mi
Last recorded25,520 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 474L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 25,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 25,520 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

Pass 8 Apr 2024 25,519 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

handbrake efficiency just meets reqirements

Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 25,520 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,520 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 6 Feb 2020 25,520 miles

brake servo disconected

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo disconected

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Jan 2019 25,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,520 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 12,623 miles

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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CMJ 474L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 4,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CMJ 474L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMJ 474L registered?

CMJ 474L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is CMJ 474L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMJ 474L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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