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RCE 141N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

12,734 mi
Last recorded12,734 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCE 141N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,734 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 12,734 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 10,290 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 10,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,680 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 9,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RCE 141N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue 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 RCE 141N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCE 141N registered?

RCE 141N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 September 1974.

Is RCE 141N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCE 141N 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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