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TPB 9M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,736 mi
Last recorded43,736 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPB 9M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 43,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 8 May 2018 42,356 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 42,356 miles

Rear registration plate obscured by tow ball (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 40,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 40,677 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 40,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 91,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,224 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

has oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 13,705 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

has oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2008 8,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight movement at bottom steering bush (housing cracked)

v. slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,078 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight movement at bottom steering bush (housing cracked)

v. slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2007 3,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing edges

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 1,500 miles

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

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

both rear tyres weaing inner & outer edges, just meets mot criteria

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, just meets criteria

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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TPB 9M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPB 9M, 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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TPB 9M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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