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BAP 715K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,257 mi
Last recorded29,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 715K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,257 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 29,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,257 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 22,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 22,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.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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BAP 715K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc 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 BAP 715K, 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 BAP 715K registered?

BAP 715K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is BAP 715K safe to buy?

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