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THM 419M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHM 419M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 35,562 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear metal brake pipes secured with cable ties

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery strap loose

exhaust mounted with cable ties

handbrake operation poor

Pass 4 May 2016 34,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 34,472 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing arm (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 33,423 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake operation poor / stiff

tyre side walls perished

Pass 11 May 2015 33,423 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake operation poor / stiff

tyre side walls perished

Pass 9 May 2014 32,509 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking on nsf tyre

Fail 7 May 2013 30,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nsf door mirror missing

nsf tyre cracking on outter sidewall

osr tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 7 May 2013 30,228 miles

nsf tyre cracking on outter sidewall

Oil leak

nsf door mirror missing

osr tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 28,867 miles

no movement in nearside and offside front suspension

Fail 4 May 2012 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

no movement in nearside and offside front suspension

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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THM 419M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Purple 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 THM 419M, 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 THM 419M registered?

THM 419M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 October 1973.

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