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EOB 608K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,214 mi
Last recorded10,214 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOB 608K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,214 miles

UNDERBODY, CHASSIS ,AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, DOOR HINGES WORN

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,214 miles

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,214 miles

CHASSIS RUSTING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, HEAD LIGHTS WORN

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,214 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE OS REAR WHEEL BEARING, NS RACK BOOT PERISHING,

Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,144 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

UNDERBODT RUSTING, OS FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,224 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES WORN

Fail 6 Apr 2009 9,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 7,671 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 20 Oct 2006 6,054 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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EOB 608K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EOB 608K, 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 EOB 608K registered?

EOB 608K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 July 1972.

Is EOB 608K safe to buy?

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