MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
All metal brake pipes slight corrosion
Exposed metalwork corrosion (chassis/suspension)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside wiper worn
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
o/s/f suspension lower arm front bolt short
welding at front of both side members of poor standard
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
o/s/f lower suspension arm inner front bush bolt slightly short
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/f lower suspension arm inner front bush bolt slightly short
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBP 197K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 SBP 197K, 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 SBP 197K registered?
SBP 197K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 November 1971.
Is SBP 197K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBP 197K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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