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209 RKP

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 RKP
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 70,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 70,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,258 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak above steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,106 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,881 miles

slight oil leaks from rear hub seals

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,671 miles

signs of oil around rear brake back plates

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,654 miles

oil leaking from rear hub seals

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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209 RKP is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 209 RKP, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 209 RKP registered?

209 RKP is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is 209 RKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 209 RKP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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