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H13 RCM

1991 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Reliant Scimitar68,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 RCM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,000 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 70,000 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 70,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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H13 RCM is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 68,594 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 H13 RCM, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H13 RCM registered?

H13 RCM is a 1991 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 March 1991.

Is H13 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 RCM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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