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RYG 701R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,076 mi
Last recorded16,076 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYG 701R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,113 miles

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

Offside 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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RYG 701R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 RYG 701R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYG 701R registered?

RYG 701R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RYG 701R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYG 701R shows 4 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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