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APN 153K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,711 mi
Last recorded30,711 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 153K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,711 miles

various steering,suspension,and shock absorber bushes cracking.oil substance on both rear brake back plates,maybe brake fluid,should have rear brakes inspected.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 30,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various steering,suspension,and shock absorber bushes cracking.oil substance on both rear brake back plates,maybe brake fluid,should have rear brakes inspected.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,434 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,400 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion and wear to suspencion bushes

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,843 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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APN 153K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 APN 153K, 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 APN 153K registered?

APN 153K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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