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CMA 811K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

437 mi
Last recorded437 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 811K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 437 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 431 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery terminals loose

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,097 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,070 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Under bonnet (1.9.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,277 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Slight dampness around offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,676 miles

Interior mirror cracked.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear halfshalf bearing leaking.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight dampness around offside rear back plate.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,173 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 69,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 69,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 69,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 68,231 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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CMA 811K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CMA 811K, 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 CMA 811K registered?

CMA 811K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 November 1971.

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