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RMW 766M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,903 mi
Last recorded29,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMW 766M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,903 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 May 2009 26,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

poor engine idle when hot

rear axle brake pipe slight insecure

Fail 11 May 2009 26,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

poor engine idle when hot

rear axle brake pipe slight insecure

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 26,335 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres inner edge close to top locking device

ignition switch loose

off side rear tyre slight distortion

wiper switch poor connection

Pass 9 May 2007 25,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,141 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

small amount off play in o/s/f wheel bearing. †both front tyres worn on inner edges. †o/s steering rack worn. †screen edges discoloured.

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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RMW 766M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RMW 766M, 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 RMW 766M registered?

RMW 766M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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