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RAB 828L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Black Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,123 mi
Last recorded16,123 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 828L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,123 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 16,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,104 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 14,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,055 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,678 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 11,678 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 5,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 5,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RAB 828L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RAB 828L, 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 RAB 828L registered?

RAB 828L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is RAB 828L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 828L shows 14 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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