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VGN 90M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 90M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,658 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand and foot brake slighty low on near side rear

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,273 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake slighty low

Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,780 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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VGN 90M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGN 90M, 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 VGN 90M registered?

VGN 90M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is VGN 90M safe to buy?

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