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RPP 140M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,766 mi
Last recorded42,766 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 140M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,766 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,229 miles

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

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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RPP 140M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RPP 140M, 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 RPP 140M registered?

RPP 140M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 April 1974.

Is RPP 140M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPP 140M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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