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DNK 796Y

1982 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Scimitar58,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 796Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 20,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 19,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 18,834 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 796Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,646 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 796Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DNK 796Y registered?

DNK 796Y is a 1982 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is DNK 796Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNK 796Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DNK 796Y have outstanding finance?

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