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D34 ALR

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,721 mi
Last recorded110,721 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD34 ALR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,325 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,457 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,599 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,055 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 96,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 93,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 93,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 92,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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D34 ALR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,273 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 D34 ALR, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D34 ALR registered?

D34 ALR is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D34 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D34 ALR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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