MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,237 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake pipes greased
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipes greased
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear registration plate deteriorated
Brake pipes greased
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Brake pipes greased
Indicator stalk slightly insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registratrion plate deteriorated
Alternator drivebelt slack
Brake pipes greased
Indicator stalk slighly insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorated
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Alternator drivebelt slack
Brake pipes greased
Indicator stalk slighly insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorated
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Indicator stalk slight freeplay
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Steering column upper and lower bearings/bushes slight freeplay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Indicator stalk slight freeplay
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Steering column upper and lower bearings/bushes slight freeplay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBB 305V is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 DBB 305V, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DBB 305V registered?
DBB 305V is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is DBB 305V safe to buy?
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