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DMA 897N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,591 mi
Last recorded8,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 897N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 9,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 8,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 7,537 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 6,756 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 4,865 miles

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

slight leak from gear box

Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 13,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 13,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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DMA 897N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 DMA 897N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DMA 897N registered?

DMA 897N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 September 1974.

Is DMA 897N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMA 897N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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