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PGC 49L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,650 mi
Last recorded10,650 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 49L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,650 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 28 Sep 2016 10,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Oct 2015 8,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front flexible brake pipes are slightly tight with suspension hanging down and on full lock

slight oil leaks from engine, gear box and rear axle

Fail 6 Oct 2015 8,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front flexible brake pipes are slightly tight with suspension hanging down and on full lock

slight oil leaks from engine, gear box and rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2014 3,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 1,164 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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PGC 49L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PGC 49L, 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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What year was PGC 49L registered?

PGC 49L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is PGC 49L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 49L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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