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FYH 226J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,879 mi
Last recorded11,879 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 226J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion

Offside Front Lower trunion

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 10,398 miles

Offside Front lower trunion worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

outer rails corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre valves perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,727 miles

Fully adjustable suspension strutfitted to nearside rear. Standard shock/spring fitted to offside rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play in upper steering uj

steering system has slight stiffness

Fail 7 Apr 2014 7,688 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

fully adjustable suspension strut fitted to nearside rear. Standard shock/spring fitted to offside rear

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play in upper steering univeral joint

Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,521 miles

slight play front hubs

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,681 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 3,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 99,151 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,149 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 97,142 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,869 miles

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

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

slight water leak from engine ( left hand bank core plug )

Pass 22 Dec 2005 87,967 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 87,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FYH 226J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 FYH 226J, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FYH 226J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 November 1970.

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