MOT Status
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43,151 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaustn manifolds to close to body of car fire hazzard
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
o/s and n/s exhaust manifolds fouling body fire hazzard
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOB 585L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FOB 585L, 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.
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How do I check the history of FOB 585L?
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What year was FOB 585L registered?
FOB 585L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 August 1972.
Is FOB 585L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOB 585L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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