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CUX 188L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,040 mi
Last recorded57,040 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUX 188L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 57,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,615 miles

dampness around o/s/r hub

under body covered in under seal

welding rapairs on chassis

Fail 12 Aug 2014 55,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,157 miles

Diff noisey in rotation

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under body is heavly under cilled to chassis and brake pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OSR tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under body is heavly under cilled to chassis and brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,835 miles

General oil leaks

Main beam warning light not working

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

Slight bind in offside rear wheel brake

Fail 6 Nov 2008 54,835 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

General oil leaks

Main beam warning light not working

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

Slight bind in offside rear wheel brake

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,678 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 50,678 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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CUX 188L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CUX 188L, 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.

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What year was CUX 188L registered?

CUX 188L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is CUX 188L safe to buy?

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