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RIG 2788

1969 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,610 mi
Last recorded21,610 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1969 Reliant Scimitar46,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2788
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,442 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,404 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 20,383 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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RIG 2788 is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RIG 2788, 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 RIG 2788 registered?

RIG 2788 is a 1969 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 30 April 1969.

Is RIG 2788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2788 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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