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XPF 117N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 117N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,643 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,318 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,309 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged ALL RUBBER PIPES PERISHING (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn LOWER BUSH (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH DIAGONAL CHANNELS CORRODED AT CHASSIS

BOTH FRONT SILL CHANNEL TO SIDE RIGGERS CORRODED

O/S/F FLOOR STARING TO SPLIT

SLIGHT CRACKING OF TUBULAR MANIFOLDS WHERE THEY JOIN CENTER EXHAUST PIPIE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 83,105 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel binding very slighty

Pass 16 May 2014 81,333 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,352 miles

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear hazard light slightly dim

offside rear brake has slight judder

offside rear hazard light slightly dim

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,797 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,078 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,445 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,333 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,088 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 21,088 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 15,467 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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XPF 117N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XPF 117N, 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 XPF 117N registered?

XPF 117N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 September 1974.

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