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SGE 852N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,880 mi
Last recorded15,880 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGE 852N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 15,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 13,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,510 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,102 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,875 miles

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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SGE 852N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SGE 852N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGE 852N registered?

SGE 852N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 September 1974.

Is SGE 852N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGE 852N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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