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ULJ 28J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULJ 28J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,619 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 27,791 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,975 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 25,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,710 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 23,693 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,690 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 19,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,826 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 15,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,234 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 11,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,016 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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ULJ 28J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ULJ 28J, 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 ULJ 28J registered?

ULJ 28J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 December 1970.

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