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HDG 204L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDG 204L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,672 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 86,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 86,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 86,672 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 86,672 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 86,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs rusty

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 3 May 2011 86,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs rusty

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,672 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,672 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,815 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,815 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

rusting on rear axel

Fail 11 Jul 2007 27,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

various rusting arear on vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,815 miles

corrosion on front chassis

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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HDG 204L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 HDG 204L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDG 204L registered?

HDG 204L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 July 1973.

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