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PLG 367L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,612 mi
Last recorded50,612 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 367L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,612 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,610 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,697 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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PLG 367L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PLG 367L, 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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What year was PLG 367L registered?

PLG 367L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is PLG 367L safe to buy?

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