MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r diagonal support holed at the chassis
slight play in the vertical links where they screw into the trunions
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
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HGU 421J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 HGU 421J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HGU 421J registered?
HGU 421J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 April 1971.
Is HGU 421J safe to buy?
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