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PMC 720L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 720L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,335 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,335 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

water leak from engine

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,335 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind on front brakes

Various oil leaks

metal brake pipe from servo to tee connector starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine gearbox and diff have slight oil leaks

rusting brake pipe from servo to t off connector

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2011 89,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,335 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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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PMC 720L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PMC 720L, 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 PMC 720L registered?

PMC 720L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is PMC 720L safe to buy?

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