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MMO 99L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,467 mi
Last recorded4,467 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO 99L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 4,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 4,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 4,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 3,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 3,551 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 3,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 2,809 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 2,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,534 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 95,530 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Battery insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 94,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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MMO 99L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 MMO 99L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MMO 99L?

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What year was MMO 99L registered?

MMO 99L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is MMO 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMO 99L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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