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JMA 444L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,622 mi
Last recorded14,622 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 444L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 14,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,458 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 14,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chassis corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,961 miles

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Fail 10 Aug 2011 13,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,807 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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JMA 444L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JMA 444L, 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.

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What year was JMA 444L registered?

JMA 444L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JMA 444L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 444L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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