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LOL 28P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOL 28P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 38,613 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,959 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,958 miles

Braking system leaking servo (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,719 miles

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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LOL 28P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 LOL 28P, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LOL 28P?

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What year was LOL 28P registered?

LOL 28P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is LOL 28P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOL 28P shows 6 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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