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JLT 343K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,910 mi
Last recorded28,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 343K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,530 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,377 miles

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

Rear brakes out of balance

Fail 12 Jan 2007 25,377 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brakes out of balance

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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JLT 343K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JLT 343K, 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 JLT 343K registered?

JLT 343K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is JLT 343K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLT 343K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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