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DLL 110J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLL 110J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 75,601 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from diff

suspension/steering bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2014 74,047 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine iol leak

servo corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,914 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2013 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,458 miles

Damp Mark on N/S/R Brake Back Plate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Secondary Main Beam Bulb Not Working

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,424 miles

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

damp mark around nearsiode rear brake backing plate

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,810 miles

chassis slightly corroded

coolant leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

wipers smeary and drivers split

Fail 17 Apr 2010 66,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chassis slightly corroded

coolant leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

wipers smeary and drivers split

Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,769 miles

coolant leak

front chassis slightly corroded

front wipers smear

nearside front steering rack gaitor perished

rear axle close to chassis when suspension at full travel

rear brake backplates wet

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,647 miles

coolant leak

nearside front wheel catches slightly on full lock

slight blow from exhaust joints

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 54,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,705 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

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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DLL 110J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLL 110J, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLL 110J registered?

DLL 110J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is DLL 110J safe to buy?

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