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VLL 495G

1968 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,091 mi
Last recorded45,091 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1968 Reliant Scimitar39,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLL 495G
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 25,028 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 24,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,906 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 23,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long footbrake travel which pumps up ,poss adjustment at rear

slight movement in exhaust flexible joints

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,897 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 22,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,660 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,239 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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VLL 495G is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 39,676 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 VLL 495G, 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 58 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VLL 495G is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 August 1968.

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