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XPP 521M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,894 mi
Last recorded20,894 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPP 521M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 20,894 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 19,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 18,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 17,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 14,551 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,615 miles

Offside Front Upper rear bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle hub has slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 13,615 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper rear bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle hub has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,059 miles

Headlamp image poor nearside and offside.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat backs have no provision to lock in the upright position.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 9,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 274 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 262 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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XPP 521M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 XPP 521M, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPP 521M registered?

XPP 521M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is XPP 521M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPP 521M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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