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BAP 712K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

6,606 mi
Last recorded6,606 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 712K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 6,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 6,605 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fractured at top of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear trailing arm mount (Axle) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear chassis at end splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2016 6,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 6,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 5,052 miles

slight play on osf wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2015 5,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play on osf wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2014 3,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine overheated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 1,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 541 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 535 miles

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

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

Evidence of brake fluid leak around nearside rear brake

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 94,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 94,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 93,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 93,548 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel slightly loose on n/s lowwer arm.

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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BAP 712K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BAP 712K, 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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BAP 712K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 August 1971.

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