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DLL 114J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,275 mi
Last recorded55,275 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLL 114J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,275 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,959 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,140 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,348 miles

nearside rear back plate damp

odd brake hoses fitted to front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,909 miles

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 114J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DLL 114J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLL 114J?

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What year was DLL 114J registered?

DLL 114J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is DLL 114J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLL 114J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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