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VLZ 776

1966 Reliant Scimitar

Maroon Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,953 mi
Last recorded16,953 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1966 Reliant Scimitar49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 776
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 16,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 14,467 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,439 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY / OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,574 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,962 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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VLZ 776 is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar in Maroon with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1966 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 VLZ 776, 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 60 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLZ 776 registered?

VLZ 776 is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 6 July 1966.

Is VLZ 776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 776 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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