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JUW 722K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

1,438 mi
Last recorded1,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUW 722K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,430 miles

N/S/R Hazard warning lamp is dim when footbrake is applied

Fail 24 Mar 2011 1,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 1,413 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2007 1,386 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 731 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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JUW 722K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 JUW 722K, 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 JUW 722K registered?

JUW 722K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 May 1972.

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