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POV 441G

1969 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

11,767 mi
Last recorded11,767 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 1969 Reliant Scimitar46,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 441G
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 11,767 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when lights are on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Goes out when main beam opporated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,012 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,170 miles

lift in steering column

o/s centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

slight play in n/s/f steering rack track rod end and inner rack end

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,443 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

n/s/f body mount has corrosion but more than 50% of body mounts in secure condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,234 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,425 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,424 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 35,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,617 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT TWISTED

ENGINE AND GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL WET WITH OIL

EXHAUST BLOWING TO LIMIT ON NEARSIDE MANIFOLD TO DOWN PIPE JOINT

NEARSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,635 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

ENGINE,GEARBOX AND REAR DIFERENTIAL DAMP WITH OIL

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLITHER OF METAL IN TREAD

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

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATER LENSE CRACKED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 24,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,366 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 17,365 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 15,927 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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POV 441G is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1969 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,061 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 POV 441G, 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 57 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was POV 441G registered?

POV 441G is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 April 1969.

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