MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion front - rear metal brake pipes
nail nearside rear tyre
slight corrosion rear chassis rails
slight play offside front anti roll bar link
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
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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