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FOX 190L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,773 mi
Last recorded17,773 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 190L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,773 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 17,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,481 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 16,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,677 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,691 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 15,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,980 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,220 miles

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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FOX 190L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FOX 190L, 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 FOX 190L registered?

FOX 190L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is FOX 190L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOX 190L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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