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MPA 872K

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,368 mi
Last recorded46,368 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 872K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear axle oil leak

transmission overdrive unit oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not releasing, inertia reel jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded, offside rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

offside front suspension bump stop missing

offside rear brake efficiency low, rear brake imbalance

rear axle oil leak

transmission overdrive unit oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,130 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,598 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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MPA 872K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPA 872K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPA 872K registered?

MPA 872K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 6 July 1972.

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