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JFT 173N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,528 mi
Last recorded46,528 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 173N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,528 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,524 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 46,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,719 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 44,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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JFT 173N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 JFT 173N, 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 52 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 JFT 173N registered?

JFT 173N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 October 1974.

Is JFT 173N safe to buy?

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