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UVG 28K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Lpg 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,547 mi
Last recorded40,547 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVG 28K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,547 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr brake slight binding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,427 miles

ns inner headlamp aim set to upper limit

osr brake slight binding

rear anti roll bar linkages ok but slightly loosely fitted - recommend tightening

washers poor flow but adequately supplying fluid

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 39,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,816 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,814 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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UVG 28K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UVG 28K, 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 UVG 28K registered?

UVG 28K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is UVG 28K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVG 28K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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