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D997 PGJ

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 PGJ
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,922 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Feb 2008 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,966 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

slight play o/s track rod end

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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D997 PGJ is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D997 PGJ, 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 D997 PGJ registered?

D997 PGJ is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D997 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D997 PGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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