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MPB 657K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,353 mi
Last recorded73,353 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 657K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,353 miles

Offside Front brake disc fouling on back plate.

large amounts of under-seal preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,008 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,191 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,763 miles

inner edges wearing on both front tyres

slight blow from exhausts

slight stiffness and knock in steering

Pass 28 May 2010 50,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,597 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,000 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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MPB 657K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPB 657K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPB 657K registered?

MPB 657K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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