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RBF 727D

1966 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,430 mi
Last recorded23,430 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1966 Reliant Scimitar49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 727D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,196 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 23,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,927 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 22,927 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,352 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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RBF 727D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1966 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 RBF 727D, 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 60 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBF 727D registered?

RBF 727D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 April 1966.

Is RBF 727D safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 727D shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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