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RAT 850M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

966 mi
Last recorded966 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 850M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 966 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dust caps not fitted on front hubs

Fail 8 Jun 2016 966 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 941 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 935 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,815 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,815 miles

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.

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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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?

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