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DEC 721S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 721S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 79,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 72,805 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 69,834 miles

battary insecure

Fail 31 May 2012 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battary insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,350 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

both rear exaust mountings deteriorated

n/s mirror loose

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,350 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

both rear exaust mountings deteriorated

n/s mirror loose

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 69,352 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 69,346 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leak

n/s mirror loose

o/s/f tyre mis-shaped

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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DEC 721S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DEC 721S, 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 DEC 721S registered?

DEC 721S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 11 October 1977.

Is DEC 721S safe to buy?

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