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NUE 178L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUE 178L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,059 miles

corrosion front - rear metal brake pipes

nail nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion rear chassis rails

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

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

corrosion front - rear metal brake pipes

nail nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion rear chassis rails

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,577 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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NUE 178L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUE 178L, 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 NUE 178L?

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What year was NUE 178L registered?

NUE 178L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is NUE 178L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUE 178L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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