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DKT 110K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKT 110K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack and drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,765 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 81,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,527 miles

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

Rear fog light not working

front seat runners loose but seats are secure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,596 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Oil leak

coil springs rusty

several minor blows on exhaust system

slight misting of oil around nearside rear brake drum back plate

Fail 21 May 2013 79,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Oil leak

coil springs rusty

several minor blows on exhaust system

slight misting of oil around nearside rear brake drum back plate

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,785 miles

coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

nearside exhaust front pipe in poor condition

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

oil around both rear brake drum back plates

Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracking on side wall.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre cracking on side wall.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

interior handle broken still operates

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,773 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

interior handle broken still operates

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine idle very lumpy when vehicle is started from cold

nearside front low brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside interior door plastic handle broken but still operating

Fail 26 Jan 2009 76,317 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front low brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside interior door plastic handle broken but still operating

Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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DKT 110K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKT 110K, 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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DKT 110K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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