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HNW 602K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

5,260 mi
Last recorded5,260 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNW 602K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 5,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 5,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 4,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 4,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle/differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 4,378 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle/differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 3,512 miles

fluid leaking at nearside and offside rear brake back plates

Fail 8 Oct 2022 3,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

fluid leaking at nearside and offside rear brake back plates

Pass 16 Oct 2021 3,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 2,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 2,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 2,602 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 2,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 2,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 1,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 105,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 105,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,715 miles

n/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking diff input oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2011 99,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 98,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,713 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 94,735 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 986,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2006 93,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 89,926 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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HNW 602K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 HNW 602K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNW 602K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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