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RKT 444M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,306 mi
Last recorded31,306 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKT 444M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 31,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working when brake applied (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 31,052 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 31,052 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake very stiff to apply.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,286 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,058 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 30,058 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 29,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

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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RKT 444M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RKT 444M, 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 RKT 444M registered?

RKT 444M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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