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JUV 781K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,808 mi
Last recorded62,808 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUV 781K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,808 miles

corrosion on offside inner sill

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

corrosion on offside inner sill

nearside front tyre cracked

vehicle in general appalling condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,772 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance on rear brakes of 37%

offside door difficult to open

offside inner sill excessively corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 62,759 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Drivers door difficult to open from the inside and outside.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on offside rear inner sill.

rear wiper blade missing.

water pump faulty.

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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JUV 781K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JUV 781K, 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 JUV 781K registered?

JUV 781K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 March 1972.

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