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XUM 460J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 4551cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,365 mi
Last recorded66,365 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUM 460J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,551cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,365 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,951 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,799 miles

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

offside front wheel has been fouling on top suspension nut

Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,798 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel has been fouling on top suspension nut

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,858 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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XUM 460J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 4,551cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUM 460J, 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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What year was XUM 460J registered?

XUM 460J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is XUM 460J safe to buy?

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