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PWJ 158K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,114 mi
Last recorded2,114 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWJ 158K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 2,114 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 705 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 4 miles

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

Front braded brake hose bend touching top ball joint boot each side

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 11,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,151 miles

advised osf top ball joint

advised osr tyre getting low

advised slight play in rack

Fail 7 Sep 2009 11,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised osf top ball joint

advised osr tyre getting low

advised slight play in rack

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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PWJ 158K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 PWJ 158K, 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 54 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 PWJ 158K registered?

PWJ 158K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is PWJ 158K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWJ 158K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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