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DBB 305V

1981 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,237 mi
Last recorded69,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 305V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,756 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,762 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,453 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,095 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,165 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 63,674 miles

Brake pipes greased

Indicator stalk slightly insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registratrion plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,527 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 612,708 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2011 61,708 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2010 59,904 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,692 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,410 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,410 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for DBB 305V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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