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VFM 93N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,334 mi
Last recorded42,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFM 93N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 41,613 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,268 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hazard switch inop

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres spliiting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,577 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,577 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,152 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 35,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,012 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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VFM 93N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VFM 93N, 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

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What year was VFM 93N registered?

VFM 93N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is VFM 93N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFM 93N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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