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MMK 315L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,879 mi
Last recorded91,879 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 315L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,879 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak n/s/r halfshaft/back plate

Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

slight oil leak n/s/r halfshaft/back plate

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 91,266 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,349 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Mar 2006 87,288 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 87,288 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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MMK 315L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MMK 315L, 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 MMK 315L registered?

MMK 315L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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