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DDS 843L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 843L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 94,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 94,498 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,273 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,663 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,659 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,990 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,150 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,247 miles

Coolant leak

both rear half saft seals leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,199 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 77,194 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,228 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,482 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 74,413 miles

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.

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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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.

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