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AOE 25K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOE 25K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 97,044 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 96,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 93,660 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 93,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 91,252 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 1 May 2012 88,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 83,134 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 73,190 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 67,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 61,615 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,644 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 54,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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AOE 25K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AOE 25K, 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 AOE 25K registered?

AOE 25K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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