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DGF 616S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,638 mi
Last recorded27,638 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 616S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 27,612 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,387 miles

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 10 Nov 2016 27,387 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,996 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 26,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam no lights working at all (1.7.5a)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,137 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear number plate cloudy

slight bind on rear wheels

slight oil leak on engine, gearbox and diff

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,814 miles

rear number plate cloudy

slight bind on rear wheels

slight oil leak on engine, gearbox and diff

Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,451 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

oil leaks on engine gearbox and diff

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,451 miles

oil leaks on engine gearbox and diff

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,246 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,992 miles

o/s/f+ n/s/f tyre inside +outside walls perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f+ n/s/f tyre inside +outside walls perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,229 miles

both rear back plates damp suspect half shaft oil seals leaking

emissions average co 1.61% hc 1093 ppm

hydrocarbon content high

variuos engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 24,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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DGF 616S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DGF 616S, 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 DGF 616S registered?

DGF 616S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is DGF 616S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGF 616S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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