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PWJ 900L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,097 mi
Last recorded50,097 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWJ 900L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,519 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 49,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 48,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 47,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,840 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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PWJ 900L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PWJ 900L, 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

How do I check the history of PWJ 900L?

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What year was PWJ 900L registered?

PWJ 900L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is PWJ 900L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWJ 900L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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