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DUS 151K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUS 151K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,627 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 95,747 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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DUS 151K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 DUS 151K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUS 151K registered?

DUS 151K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is DUS 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUS 151K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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