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TOP 466N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,699 mi
Last recorded77,699 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 466N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 77,229 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe at union (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front earth strap at suspension arm nearly corroded through

Offside Front Upper earth strap at suspension arm nearly corroded through

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise handbrake lever travel

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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TOP 466N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 TOP 466N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOP 466N registered?

TOP 466N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 September 1974.

Is TOP 466N safe to buy?

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