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SHM 432F

1968 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,192 mi
Last recorded49,192 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1968 Reliant Scimitar39,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHM 432F
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,192 miles

Bucket seats & 4 point harnesses fitted

Front tyres badly cracking & badly splitting on outer shoulders

Odd wheel nuts fitted to N/S/R

Partial roll cage fitted

Steering slightly tight

Various extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Wheel nuts possibly fitted incorrectly

Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,192 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Bucket seats & 4 point harnesses fitted

Front tyres badly cracking & badly splitting on outer shoulders

Odd wheel nuts fitted to N/S/R

Partial roll cage fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering slightly tight

Various extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Wheel nuts possibly fitted incorrectly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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SHM 432F is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 39,676 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 SHM 432F, 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 58 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHM 432F registered?

SHM 432F is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 February 1968.

Is SHM 432F safe to buy?

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