MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight play felt in osr wheel
steering arm looks to have touched exhaust at some point
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake requires attention
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LPK 438K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LPK 438K, 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 LPK 438K registered?
LPK 438K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1972.
Is LPK 438K safe to buy?
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