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EBF 493H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,890 mi
Last recorded1,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBF 493H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 1,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 1,890 miles

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.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 1,887 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracking on side walls

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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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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