MOT Status
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94,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Oil leak both rear half shaft seals ()
Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
both rear half saft seals leaking
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
both rear half saft seals leaking
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all chassis outrigers verry rusty
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DDS 843L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 DDS 843L, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DDS 843L registered?
DDS 843L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 September 1972.
Is DDS 843L safe to buy?
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