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JUW 726K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,629 mi
Last recorded37,629 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUW 726K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,405 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,126 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,391 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,377 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,720 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,211 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,189 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 726K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JUW 726K, 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 JUW 726K registered?

JUW 726K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is JUW 726K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUW 726K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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