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MCY 191J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,601 mi
Last recorded10,601 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 191J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 10,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolent leak

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/r hand brake poor effort

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,529 miles

battery security could be better

rear brakes bind slightly and are slightly out of balance

under bonnet wiring could be better

Pass 8 Nov 2010 10,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,605 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 9,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 9,580 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 9,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,417 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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MCY 191J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 MCY 191J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 191J registered?

MCY 191J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is MCY 191J safe to buy?

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