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LPC 117K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 117K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,672 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 79,672 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,461 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 72,986 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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LPC 117K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LPC 117K, 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

How do I check the history of LPC 117K?

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What year was LPC 117K registered?

LPC 117K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is LPC 117K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 117K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LPC 117K have outstanding finance?

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