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PJH 90H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,414 mi
Last recorded83,414 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 90H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion in o/s center outer body mounting.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,377 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion in o/s center outer body mounting.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,074 miles

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

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

gaiters deteriorated on o/s and n/s top swivel joints.

slight corrosion in o/s center body mounting.exhaust clamp loose on center exhaust section.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

very slight corrosion in o/s and n/s centre body mountings.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,449 miles

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s outer centre section of chassis.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,441 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s outer centre section of chassis.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,916 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

water leak from bottom hose

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

off side front tyre rubing on front of outer wing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 53,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PJH 90H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 PJH 90H, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJH 90H registered?

PJH 90H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 April 1970.

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