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TGO 359M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,359 mi
Last recorded24,359 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGO 359M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate loose.

slight fluffing n/s front seatbelt.

slight fluffing o/s front seatbelt.

Pass 24 May 2011 23,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,283 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,837 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 359M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Cream 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 359M, 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 359M registered?

TGO 359M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is TGO 359M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGO 359M 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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