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FNE 264D

1966 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1966 Reliant Scimitar49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNE 264D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,339 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,160 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,819 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,819 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FNE 264D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 FNE 264D, 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 60 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 FNE 264D?

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What year was FNE 264D registered?

FNE 264D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 June 1966.

Is FNE 264D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNE 264D shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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