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HTX 475K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,258 mi
Last recorded13,258 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTX 475K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,258 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 13,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,705 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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HTX 475K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTX 475K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTX 475K registered?

HTX 475K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 March 1972.

Is HTX 475K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTX 475K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTX 475K have outstanding finance?

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