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PGU 968K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,412 mi
Last recorded4,412 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 968K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,412 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 3,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 3,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 3,858 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 3,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 3,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 2,672 miles

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

n/s upper ball joint cover split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 1,748 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 504 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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PGU 968K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 PGU 968K, 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 55 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 PGU 968K registered?

PGU 968K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PGU 968K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 968K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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