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JRE 978K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,662 mi
Last recorded34,662 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRE 978K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 34,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,054 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,212 miles

slight oil leaks from gearbox and diff.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,752 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 31,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,246 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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JRE 978K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JRE 978K, 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 JRE 978K registered?

JRE 978K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is JRE 978K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRE 978K shows 12 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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