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RWS 251N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,177 mi
Last recorded33,177 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWS 251N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,177 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing but not exposing the plies wanted soon

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play wanted soon (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod arm knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner edge of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing but not exposing the plies wanted soon

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play wanted soon (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,177 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear by the union on the front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing but not exposing the plies wanted soon

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play wanted soon (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod arm knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner edge of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing but not exposing the plies wanted soon

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play wanted soon (2.6.2)

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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RWS 251N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RWS 251N, 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 RWS 251N registered?

RWS 251N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RWS 251N safe to buy?

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