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SUL 139N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,958 mi
Last recorded87,958 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUL 139N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre had damage to inner side wall 185/60/14

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,752 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,752 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,655 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,654 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,252 miles

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

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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SUL 139N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SUL 139N, 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.

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What year was SUL 139N registered?

SUL 139N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is SUL 139N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUL 139N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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