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RBM 475J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,163 mi
Last recorded73,163 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBM 475J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,724 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,796 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 70,793 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,328 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak from under vehicle.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,287 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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RBM 475J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 RBM 475J, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBM 475J registered?

RBM 475J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is RBM 475J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBM 475J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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