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CVN 898L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 898L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,052 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,451 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,393 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,993 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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CVN 898L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CVN 898L, 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

How do I check the history of CVN 898L?

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What year was CVN 898L registered?

CVN 898L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is CVN 898L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 898L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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