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VWG 212J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,242 mi
Last recorded7,242 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWG 212J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 7,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 71,146 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 71,145 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

unable to test brakes due to test being suspended. reason ,engine cut out and refuses to restart again

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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VWG 212J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 VWG 212J, 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 55 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 VWG 212J registered?

VWG 212J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 February 1971.

Is VWG 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWG 212J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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