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OWW 387K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,775 mi
Last recorded46,775 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWW 387K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2012 46,775 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2011 46,760 miles

n/s rear outrigger corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s inner steering arm slight movment

o/s dip beam poor light out put on main beam

o/s inner steering arm slight movment

o/s rear outrigger corroded

rear body to chassi mount point corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 46,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s inner steering arm slight movment

n/s rear outrigger corroded

o/s dip beam poor light out put on main beam

o/s inner steering arm slight movment

o/s rear outrigger corroded

rear body to chassi mount point corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front suspension lower fulcrum pins worn

front brake discs corroded

front chassis corroded near front suspension mounting points

o/s/f and n/s centre outriggers corroded

rear body to chassis mounting points corroded

rear chassis corroded near rear suspension mounting points

saet belt outer lower mounting points corroded

tow bar mounting points corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,664 miles

chassis corrosion in various places especially near n/s seat belt mountings and rear suspension mountings

free play at steering wheel

o/s bottom joint worn

wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2007 46,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

chassis corrosion in various places especially near n/s seat belt mountings and rear suspension mountings

free play at steering wheel

o/s bottom joint worn

wear in steering rack

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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OWW 387K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OWW 387K, 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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OWW 387K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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