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LFS 379P

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,798 mi
Last recorded65,798 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFS 379P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 65,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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LFS 379P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 LFS 379P, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFS 379P registered?

LFS 379P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is LFS 379P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFS 379P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFS 379P have outstanding finance?

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