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D686 ALR

1987 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,060 mi
Last recorded106,060 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 ALR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,060 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,060 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 105,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 107,187 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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D686 ALR is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D686 ALR, 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

How do I check the history of D686 ALR?

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What year was D686 ALR registered?

D686 ALR is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D686 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D686 ALR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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