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RPP 154M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 154M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 94,819 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 94,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 154M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 RPP 154M, 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 154M registered?

RPP 154M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 April 1974.

Is RPP 154M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPP 154M shows 3 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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