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DCX 12S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,735 mi
Last recorded21,735 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCX 12S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 15,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,635 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,746 miles

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 12S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DCX 12S, 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 12S registered?

DCX 12S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is DCX 12S safe to buy?

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