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RFE 666K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,170 mi
Last recorded42,170 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFE 666K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,170 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 42,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,162 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,025 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 40,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RFE 666K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 RFE 666K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFE 666K registered?

RFE 666K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 July 1972.

Is RFE 666K safe to buy?

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