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PGF 523L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 523L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,591 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,330 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 59,137 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 58,831 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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PGF 523L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc 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 PGF 523L, 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 PGF 523L?

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What year was PGF 523L registered?

PGF 523L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is PGF 523L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 523L 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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