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SAE 519M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,924 mi
Last recorded8,924 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 519M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 8,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 8,734 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 8,691 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 8,571 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 8,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 8,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 8,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 8,390 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 8,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

slight bind front brakes

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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SAE 519M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SAE 519M, 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 SAE 519M registered?

SAE 519M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 March 1974.

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