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LPF 33P

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPF 33P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,366 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 53,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 50,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding slightly (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,625 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,160 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 37,156 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,807 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,801 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,421 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

play in nearside rack end

surface rust to offside rear chassie rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,288 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 30,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 25,738 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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LPF 33P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LPF 33P, 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 LPF 33P registered?

LPF 33P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 December 1975.

Is LPF 33P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPF 33P shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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