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TON 862H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,678 mi
Last recorded20,678 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 862H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,678 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 20,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 20,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,486 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,882 miles

advise handbrake just met effiency

Fail 7 Aug 2008 19,880 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TON 862H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 TON 862H, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TON 862H registered?

TON 862H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 16 March 1970.

Is TON 862H safe to buy?

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