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DNK 6T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,533 mi
Last recorded20,533 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 6T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 20,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,650 miles

pas leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 19,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

pas leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,599 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,847 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 9,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 6T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 6T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNK 6T registered?

DNK 6T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 June 1979.

Is DNK 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNK 6T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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