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JBY 1C

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,613 mi
Last recorded25,613 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 1C
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,379 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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JBY 1C is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JBY 1C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBY 1C?

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What year was JBY 1C registered?

JBY 1C is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is JBY 1C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 1C shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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