MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres deteriorated
rear differential leaking
steering column has movement at steering wheel
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres deteriorated
rear differential leaking
steering column has movement at steering wheel
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front discs worn
front springs corroded
rear springs corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBU 825K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 DBU 825K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DBU 825K registered?
DBU 825K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 September 1971.
Is DBU 825K safe to buy?
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