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MTG 390L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTG 390L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,996 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2014 71,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,542 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,951 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 65,950 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,698 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 65,698 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,429 miles

front brake discs scored. † †near side rear chassis to body mount /off side rear chassis to body mount repair inspection impared .

Fail 22 Jan 2007 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MTG 390L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MTG 390L, 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 MTG 390L registered?

MTG 390L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 November 1972.

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