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D406 FEH

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD406 FEH
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,742 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head light output on dip could be better

noise from o/s/f hub unit?

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,879 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking & old

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

noise from n/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2014 115,327 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 May 2013 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre tread perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,170 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,168 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 111,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 110,707 miles

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

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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D406 FEH is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D406 FEH, 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 D406 FEH registered?

D406 FEH is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 July 1987.

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