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BRL 35K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,674 mi
Last recorded67,674 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRL 35K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,647 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,430 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 50,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,358 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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BRL 35K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRL 35K, 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

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What year was BRL 35K registered?

BRL 35K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is BRL 35K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRL 35K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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