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RKX 429L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,479 mi
Last recorded25,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 429L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 24,889 miles

Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 24,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,037 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,477 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 21,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,812 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 20,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,033 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,913 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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RKX 429L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKX 429L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKX 429L registered?

RKX 429L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is RKX 429L safe to buy?

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