MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe rear o/s. (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe. n/s. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top arm bushes front and rear. (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top arm bushes front and rear. (2.4.F.3)
suspect all tyres are over 5 years old.
Rear tyres slightly cracking on side walls
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EBF 493H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EBF 493H, 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 EBF 493H registered?
EBF 493H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 February 1970.
Is EBF 493H safe to buy?
The MOT history for EBF 493H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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