MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight play in n/s/f lower suspension joint
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in front wheel bearings
some parts of structure starting to corrode
various oiil leaks on engine and box etc
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHH 398K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 FHH 398K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FHH 398K registered?
FHH 398K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 September 1971.
Is FHH 398K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FHH 398K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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