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MVF 879L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,224 mi
Last recorded83,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 879L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 81,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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MVF 879L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 MVF 879L, 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 MVF 879L?

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What year was MVF 879L registered?

MVF 879L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MVF 879L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVF 879L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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