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JVK 449L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,597 mi
Last recorded34,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVK 449L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2013 34,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,501 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,913 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,653 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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JVK 449L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVK 449L, 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 JVK 449L registered?

JVK 449L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is JVK 449L safe to buy?

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