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XIB 399

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Lpg 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 399
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily wax oiled

nearside front inner wing damaged

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily wax oiled

nearside front inner wing damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,590 miles

battery insecure

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s door - bottom hinge loose/worn

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted - inner face

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,703 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s door - bottom hinge loose/worn

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted - inner face

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,782 miles

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

chassis side rail o/s slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,700 miles

these are free retest items that car failed last time horn and head lampaim computor would not allow quick test as on back of vt 30

Fail 24 Aug 2006 56,681 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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XIB 399 is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 XIB 399, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XIB 399 is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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