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PJU 738M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,358 mi
Last recorded15,358 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJU 738M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,358 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 15,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 15,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,591 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 12,004 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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PJU 738M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 PJU 738M, 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 52 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 PJU 738M registered?

PJU 738M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 January 1974.

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