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RCS 753H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,632 mi
Last recorded28,632 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCS 753H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,389 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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RCS 753H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RCS 753H, 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 RCS 753H registered?

RCS 753H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is RCS 753H safe to buy?

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