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EOL 681L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,397 mi
Last recorded21,397 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 681L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,397 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 11 Aug 2017 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 21,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 20,873 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,283 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside front upper ball joint gaitors deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushs deteriorated

steering column play

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front suspension shocker / spring bending

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 11,835 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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EOL 681L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EOL 681L, 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 EOL 681L registered?

EOL 681L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 August 1972.

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The MOT history for EOL 681L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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