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ATU 686K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,973 mi
Last recorded26,973 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 686K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,973 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 26,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,973 miles

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ALL OVER SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 8 Mar 2017 26,973 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ALL OVER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,973 miles

very rusty ay underbody chassis and suspension

Fail 23 Dec 2015 26,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

very rusty ay underbody chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 26,973 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,973 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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ATU 686K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ATU 686K, 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 ATU 686K registered?

ATU 686K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is ATU 686K safe to buy?

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