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SBM 574N

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBM 574N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,456 miles

CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST, EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,532 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,532 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,895 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,337 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine misfiring

slight oil leak from nsr hub seal.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 16,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advanced corrosion to both front outriggers.

engine misfiring

slight boil leak from nsr hub seal

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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SBM 574N is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 SBM 574N, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBM 574N registered?

SBM 574N is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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