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JGH 502K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,665 mi
Last recorded9,665 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 502K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 9,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 8,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 6,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 3,027 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 3,023 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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JGH 502K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 JGH 502K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGH 502K registered?

JGH 502K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1971.

Is JGH 502K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 502K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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