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D361 NRL

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,463 mi
Last recorded100,463 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD361 NRL
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,463 miles

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

slight play top column bush

Fail 8 Jan 2018 100,463 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play top column bush

Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,430 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in top coloumn bush

Fail 16 Sep 2010 100,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in top coloumn bush

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,128 miles

both front fog lights glasses broken

Fail 13 Jun 2007 96,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,815 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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D361 NRL is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 D361 NRL, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D361 NRL registered?

D361 NRL is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D361 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D361 NRL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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