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UPO 187K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,289 mi
Last recorded40,289 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 187K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,289 miles

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

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

Slight movement in left hand head light

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,398 miles

Slight play in left hand front wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,738 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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UPO 187K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 UPO 187K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPO 187K registered?

UPO 187K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is UPO 187K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 187K shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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