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NPA 991L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,522 mi
Last recorded5,522 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPA 991L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 5,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 3,760 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 3,266 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,872 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 2,331 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 830 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 724 miles

spare tyre preeesure low

Fail 20 Apr 2012 704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spare tyre preeesure low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 559 miles

dampness around both rear brake back plates

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 46 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,280 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 99,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 97,907 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 97,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 96,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 93,817 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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NPA 991L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NPA 991L, 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 NPA 991L registered?

NPA 991L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is NPA 991L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPA 991L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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