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REH 895M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,505 mi
Last recorded7,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREH 895M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 7,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 7,475 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has surface corrosion under the whole underside

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 7,315 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis poor repair

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 7,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside upper and lower wishbone bushes deteriorated/breaking up on outers

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 7,209 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 7,206 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Ignition switch insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2016 7,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 7,045 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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REH 895M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 REH 895M, 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 REH 895M registered?

REH 895M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 May 1974.

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