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POL 37M

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,676 mi
Last recorded40,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 37M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 40,676 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 39,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust mount deteriorated and split

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,797 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,470 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 31,533 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight deterioration nearside rear tyre valve

wear/movement nearside front lower suspension trunion recommend attention

Fail 10 Oct 2005 31,533 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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POL 37M is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 POL 37M, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was POL 37M registered?

POL 37M is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 October 1975.

Is POL 37M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POL 37M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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