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UPJ 216M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,249 mi
Last recorded16,249 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 216M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 16,249 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 15,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,971 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s & n/s front brake disc starting to rust

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 17 Jun 2010 14,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,485 miles

Oil leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,887 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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UPJ 216M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPJ 216M, 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 UPJ 216M registered?

UPJ 216M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 January 1974.

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The MOT history for UPJ 216M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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