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EHJ 278H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,334 mi
Last recorded47,334 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 278H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,334 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 47,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 47,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,090 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,997 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,476 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,028 miles

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

Nearside slight up down play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,550 miles

oil leak at diff and gearbox

Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine burning oil

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2013 43,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,791 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,711 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness of oil around rear hubs

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,280 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

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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EHJ 278H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EHJ 278H, 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 EHJ 278H registered?

EHJ 278H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 May 1970.

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