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PMF 136L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,708 mi
Last recorded39,708 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMF 136L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,285 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 33,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,229 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 33,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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PMF 136L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc 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 PMF 136L, 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 PMF 136L registered?

PMF 136L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is PMF 136L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMF 136L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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