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PTG 3L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,914 mi
Last recorded85,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTG 3L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 85,914 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear axle leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,914 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear axle leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,383 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 84,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 84,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PTG 3L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow 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 PTG 3L, 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 PTG 3L registered?

PTG 3L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is PTG 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTG 3L 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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