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TDY 481L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDY 481L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,892 miles

nearside front suspension arm has slight play in top bushes

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,616 miles

all flexi brake hoses deteriorated

engine smoky

nearside front suspension upper wishbone bushes deteriorated

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all flexi brake hoses deteriorated

engine smoky

nearside front suspension upper wishbone bushes deteriorated

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 14 May 2012 93,968 miles

all flexible brake pipes deteriorated

metal brake pipes coroding

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 14 May 2012 93,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all flexible brake pipes deteriorated

metal brake pipes coroding

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 3 May 2011 95,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,571 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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TDY 481L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TDY 481L, 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.

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What year was TDY 481L registered?

TDY 481L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is TDY 481L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDY 481L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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