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RBW 265M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,489 mi
Last recorded20,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 265M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,489 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 15,572 miles

Hazard warning lamps not working but not required due to age of vehicle.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre perished / cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,902 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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RBW 265M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RBW 265M, 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 RBW 265M registered?

RBW 265M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 April 1974.

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