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DCX 10S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCX 10S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,278 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 86,266 miles

rear shockers damp

Fail 15 May 2015 86,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shockers damp

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,239 miles

front discs scored

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs scored

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,825 miles

front discs scored

general suspension bush perished

light switch symbols incorrect

surface rust rear body mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,585 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

bottom radiator hose twisted

front brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished badly

rear fog lamp and light switches wired wrong

wiper motor tired.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,519 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

light switchs wrong way around

number plates incorrect type

surface rust rear chassis

suspension bushes perished

Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,519 miles

number plates incorrect type

surface rust rear chassis

suspension bushes perished

light switchs wrong way around

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 85,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both track rod ends perishing

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,566 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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DCX 10S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 DCX 10S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCX 10S registered?

DCX 10S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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