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MCY 57J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,917 mi
Last recorded4,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 57J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,178 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,717 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 57J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 MCY 57J, 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 56 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 57J registered?

MCY 57J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is MCY 57J safe to buy?

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