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LBL 177L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 177L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 25,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,885 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 May 2016 24,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 23,760 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 May 2014 21,962 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 21,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 21,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,407 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 25 Apr 2013 20,389 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 12 May 2012 19,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LBL 177L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc 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 LBL 177L, 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 LBL 177L registered?

LBL 177L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is LBL 177L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBL 177L 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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