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TGO 246M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,090 mi
Last recorded85,090 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGO 246M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,090 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,022 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 85,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,420 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 83,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,600 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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TGO 246M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGO 246M, 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 TGO 246M registered?

TGO 246M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is TGO 246M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGO 246M 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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