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JOL 729L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,817 mi
Last recorded43,817 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOL 729L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,817 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,078 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 41,776 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Aug 2005 4,528 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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JOL 729L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JOL 729L, 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 JOL 729L registered?

JOL 729L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is JOL 729L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOL 729L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JOL 729L have outstanding finance?

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