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SMB 291R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,204 mi
Last recorded25,204 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMB 291R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,204 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,768 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

handbrake slight movement side to side

Pass 10 May 2007 18,865 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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SMB 291R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 SMB 291R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SMB 291R?

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What year was SMB 291R registered?

SMB 291R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 September 1976.

Is SMB 291R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMB 291R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMB 291R have outstanding finance?

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