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RRW 273M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,002 mi
Last recorded8,002 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 273M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,002 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear chassis rails heavy corrosion

front brake discs pitted and corroded

shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside steering rack end

steering column lower bush some play

steering rack gaitors cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,981 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear chassis rails heavy corrosion

nearside front body mount excess corrosion does not make the body insecure

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle leaking oil

slight end float in nearside rack end

steering colum lower bush has some play

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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RRW 273M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RRW 273M, 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 RRW 273M registered?

RRW 273M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 March 1974.

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