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ROC 646M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,025 mi
Last recorded5,025 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROC 646M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 5,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 4,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 4,341 miles

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,776 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 3,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 3,324 miles

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

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

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

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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ROC 646M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ROC 646M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ROC 646M?

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What year was ROC 646M registered?

ROC 646M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is ROC 646M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROC 646M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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