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JLU 536N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,461 mi
Last recorded12,461 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 536N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 12,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,214 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2015 11,454 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2014 10,735 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2014 10,735 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2013 10,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,467 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind on o/s/rear wheel

slight cracking on n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

wiper arms weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 9,095 miles

low hand brake performance reading on n/s/rear brake

slight cracking on n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

slight play in n/s/front lower suspension link

Pass 14 Jan 2010 8,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,239 miles

servo hose requires replacement

Pass 15 Jan 2007 6,578 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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JLU 536N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 JLU 536N, 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 51 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 JLU 536N registered?

JLU 536N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 May 1975.

Is JLU 536N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLU 536N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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