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FDD 683L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDD 683L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 58,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 58,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,707 miles

chassis has been undersealed

slight play in both front upper suspension joints

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,140 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,058 miles

Nearside front brake caliper damp but no leaks found

Nearside rear brake backing plate damp

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,010 miles

Nearside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Nearside rear brake back plate damp

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,938 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel/brake binding on slightly.wire connecter not connected to fuel tank

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,845 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not parking all the time when switched off

Pass 2 May 2006 56,240 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FDD 683L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 FDD 683L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDD 683L registered?

FDD 683L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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