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UVU 212K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVU 212K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,107 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,404 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Park brake effort slightly low

Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,404 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Park brake effort slightly low

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 79,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,878 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 178,078 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,577 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 73,334 miles

N/S Exhaust mounting split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,334 miles

N/S Exhaust mounting split

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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UVU 212K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UVU 212K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVU 212K registered?

UVU 212K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is UVU 212K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVU 212K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVU 212K have outstanding finance?

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