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FHH 398K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 398K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,413 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,314 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,902 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,773 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,539 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,622 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,425 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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