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HGU 421J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,404 mi
Last recorded72,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 421J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 71,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,492 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 18,492 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,683 miles

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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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?

The MOT history for HGU 421J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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