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LGC 224K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,890 mi
Last recorded74,890 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGC 224K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,890 miles

commerical tyres fitted

horn has non standard switch fitted on dash

o/s/f door mirror losse

o/s/f tyre uneven wear pos tracking in need of setting up

sterring stiff from lock to lock

Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,890 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

all of chassi as surface rust

battery not clamped down

Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,890 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle running on commercial tyres

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,849 miles

Poorly routed brake pipe near steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,891 miles

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

brake pipe under bonnet running along steering rack poorly routed

Fail 3 Jun 2008 74,890 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery not clamped down

brake pipe under bonnet running along steering rack poorly routed

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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LGC 224K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LGC 224K, 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 LGC 224K registered?

LGC 224K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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