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PHS 966M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,757 mi
Last recorded55,757 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHS 966M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,757 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,757 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,113 miles

Very slight gap between bottom suspension bolts and brake discs on a full lock, but not touching.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,110 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Very slight free restricted movement at nearside front brake disc on a left or right hand lock

Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc scored

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,891 miles

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

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

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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PHS 966M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHS 966M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHS 966M registered?

PHS 966M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PHS 966M safe to buy?

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