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RPX 875K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,172 mi
Last recorded3,172 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPX 875K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 3,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 3,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 3,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 3,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 3,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear exhaust deteriorated

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 3,085 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 2,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,636 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,756 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 96,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,718 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 92,161 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 89,992 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,580 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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RPX 875K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 RPX 875K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPX 875K registered?

RPX 875K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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