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SGU 669L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,173 mi
Last recorded50,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGU 669L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,959 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 148,370 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,902 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,408 miles

o/s/r body mount to chasis corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

slight blow on o/s centre exhaust joins

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SGU 669L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SGU 669L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGU 669L registered?

SGU 669L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is SGU 669L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGU 669L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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