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D541 RJO

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD541 RJO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,801 miles

wiper mechanism noisy and worn

Pass 21 Feb 2009 99,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside front upper wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,746 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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D541 RJO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D541 RJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D541 RJO registered?

D541 RJO is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D541 RJO safe to buy?

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