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PBW 400M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 400M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side spot lamp in op

oil on near side rear backplate

Fail 9 Jul 2013 97,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side spot lamp in op

oil on near side rear backplate

Pass 25 May 2012 96,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 96,843 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 96,841 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,660 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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PBW 400M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 PBW 400M, 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 52 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 PBW 400M registered?

PBW 400M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 April 1974.

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The MOT history for PBW 400M shows 8 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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