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BJF 717K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,903 mi
Last recorded34,903 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJF 717K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,381 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 29,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 27,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake hose close to the spring

Fail 13 Apr 2006 27,260 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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BJF 717K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJF 717K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJF 717K?

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What year was BJF 717K registered?

BJF 717K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 December 1971.

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The MOT history for BJF 717K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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