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HNJ 268L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,967 mi
Last recorded13,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 268L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,967 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 93,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod not track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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HNJ 268L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNJ 268L, 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 HNJ 268L registered?

HNJ 268L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is HNJ 268L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNJ 268L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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