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TCH 403L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,022 mi
Last recorded49,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCH 403L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,022 miles

ignition barrel loose

Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ignition barrel loose

Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,306 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,667 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,259 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 26,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,002 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,981 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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TCH 403L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCH 403L, 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 TCH 403L registered?

TCH 403L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is TCH 403L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCH 403L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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