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C61 DME

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 DME
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,208 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 114,207 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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C61 DME is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 C61 DME, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C61 DME registered?

C61 DME is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C61 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C61 DME shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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