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FHY 610K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,836 mi
Last recorded18,836 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 610K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,836 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 18,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,943 miles

rear seats folded away

Fail 6 Feb 2015 10,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear seats folded away

Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,019 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,254 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 8,251 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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FHY 610K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHY 610K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHY 610K?

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What year was FHY 610K registered?

FHY 610K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is FHY 610K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHY 610K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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