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HMF 730N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,231 mi
Last recorded71,231 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 730N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,231 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Fail 28 May 2013 70,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 30 May 2012 69,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door lower door hinge faulty

temporary repair to nearside rear exhaust mount

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,810 miles

nearside front shock absorber lower bush is slightly worn.

offside front shock absorber lower bush is slightly worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody has slight corrosion from front to rear

Fail 12 Nov 2008 65,903 miles

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

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

car has numerous points of surface corrosion to front & rear chassis.

o/s & n/s front shock absorber bushes are worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,073 miles

Hazzard light switch required opperating numerous times prior to correct operation of indicators and hazzard warning lights

Near side front track rod end has fractional movement

both front wheel bearings have a small amount of play

front and rear seat backs (appearing as standard) do not appear to have locks fitted

inner high beam light operates very slightly when other lights are turned on. All lights operate correctly

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,934 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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HMF 730N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMF 730N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMF 730N registered?

HMF 730N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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The MOT history for HMF 730N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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