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DNK 16T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,665 mi
Last recorded35,665 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 16T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 35,665 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,245 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,996 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking slightly.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,890 miles

Rear diff leaking oil.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 31,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,551 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,551 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,211 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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DNK 16T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 DNK 16T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DNK 16T registered?

DNK 16T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is DNK 16T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNK 16T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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