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D408 XRY

1986 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Reliant Scimitar71,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD408 XRY
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 151,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 151,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 150,000 miles

nearside rear brake noisy

poor beam pattern nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre side wall badly cracked

offside front tyre side wall badly cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2010 150,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake noisy

poor beam pattern nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre side wall badly cracked

offside front tyre side wall badly cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 150,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 150,000 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 147,350 miles

Adv No handbrake warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 144,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 141,517 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 141,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D408 XRY is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D408 XRY, 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 D408 XRY registered?

D408 XRY is a 1986 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 October 1986.

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