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PRU 550M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 550M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 93,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,002 miles

fuel pipe in engine bay deteriorating(to pump)

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel pipe in engine bay deteriorating(to pump)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface scored (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,382 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion pin to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,474 miles

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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PRU 550M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PRU 550M, 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.

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What year was PRU 550M registered?

PRU 550M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is PRU 550M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 550M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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