MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
dust caps not fitted on front hubs
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower uj pinch bolt loose on shaft (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
dust caps not fitted on front hubs
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s rear tyre perished
slight play detected at steering wheel
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
cooling fan not cuting in
n/s rear tyre perished
slight play detected at steering wheel
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAT 850M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 RAT 850M, 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 RAT 850M registered?
RAT 850M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1974.
Is RAT 850M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RAT 850M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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