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LPK 438K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,949 mi
Last recorded97,949 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPK 438K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,936cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 97,946 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,105 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 96,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,837 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 95,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,368 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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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?

The MOT history for LPK 438K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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