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DNM 630T

1979 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNM 630T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 24,271 miles

exhaust rubbers pershing

front head lamps have poor pattens

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight bloe near side front down pipe

slight blow near side rear brake

slight play near side front steering arm

Fail 4 Dec 2013 24,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers pershing

front head lamps have poor pattens

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight bloe near side front down pipe

slight blow near side rear brake

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,927 miles

diff leaking

engine and gear box oil leak

front coil springs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

slight play steering coulom bush

Fail 31 Oct 2012 16,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking

engine and gear box oil leak

front coil springs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

slight play steering coulom bush

Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,988 miles

o/s headlamp cracked,various rust under car.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 14,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rubber cracking.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,357 miles

slight play in steering rack.

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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DNM 630T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DNM 630T, 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 DNM 630T registered?

DNM 630T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DNM 630T safe to buy?

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