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FLJ 434L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,003 mi
Last recorded24,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLJ 434L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2018 24,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,030 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 22,030 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,980 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 9,173 miles

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 4,158 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front offside and nearside chassis slight corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 3,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 2,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 1,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2008 912 miles

offside front steering lower trunion bushes wearing recommend replacements

Pass 4 Jun 2007 853 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 292 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FLJ 434L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLJ 434L, 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 FLJ 434L registered?

FLJ 434L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 June 1973.

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