MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SAB 510L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 SAB 510L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SAB 510L?
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What year was SAB 510L registered?
SAB 510L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 February 1973.
Is SAB 510L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SAB 510L shows 6 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.
Does SAB 510L have outstanding finance?
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