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HMP 90K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,702 mi
Last recorded63,702 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 90K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,702 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery security questionable

front brake balance poor under light braking

servo effect on service brake seems reduced

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,815 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,810 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,902 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,456 miles

As previous test.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,456 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced.

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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HMP 90K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HMP 90K, 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 HMP 90K registered?

HMP 90K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is HMP 90K safe to buy?

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