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UPG 666M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPG 666M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,241 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,241 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,935 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,930 miles

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

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,397 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 55,638 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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UPG 666M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPG 666M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPG 666M?

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What year was UPG 666M registered?

UPG 666M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 February 1974.

Is UPG 666M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPG 666M shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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