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HGE 190L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,781 mi
Last recorded62,781 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGE 190L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,181 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

battery power lead insecure

Pass 20 May 2008 61,159 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,139 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

carburator housing missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wiper arm insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,119 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 61,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HGE 190L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HGE 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 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 HGE 190L registered?

HGE 190L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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