MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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dampness around o/s/r hub
under body covered in under seal
welding rapairs on chassis
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)
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
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
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
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
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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