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FOP 399L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Bronze Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,536 mi
Last recorded29,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOP 399L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,536 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,536 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear side lights appear too bright and melting lenses

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,492 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 29,491 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,593 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,115 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,096 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,381 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,362 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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FOP 399L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Bronze with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FOP 399L, 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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What year was FOP 399L registered?

FOP 399L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is FOP 399L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOP 399L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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