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HOX 110L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,757 mi
Last recorded9,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 110L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 109,757 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 109,757 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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HOX 110L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HOX 110L, 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 HOX 110L registered?

HOX 110L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 May 1973.

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