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CWX 52H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,264 mi
Last recorded27,264 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWX 52H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,264 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,264 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack/trackrod joint has wear/play not excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,984 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,982 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,831 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,585 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

imbalance to front service brakes

o/s parking brake adequate

o/s steering rack gaitor deterioated

Pass 7 Jul 2005 26,171 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in both front track rod inner ball joints

play in both front trunions

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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CWX 52H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 CWX 52H, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CWX 52H registered?

CWX 52H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 January 1970.

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