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D655 NOG

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,716 mi
Last recorded7,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD655 NOG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle suspension parts rusty all round + rear drums

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,534 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 7,467 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 May 2011 7,421 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 7,414 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 7,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 7,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 6,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 5,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,244 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 5,237 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D655 NOG is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D655 NOG, 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 D655 NOG registered?

D655 NOG is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D655 NOG safe to buy?

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