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DOC 711V

1980 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,912 mi
Last recorded31,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Reliant Scimitar50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 711V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 31,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,425 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 30,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 29,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,465 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,041 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,542 miles

complete chassis oiled/sealed

Fail 26 Jun 2008 17,532 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

complete chassis oiled/sealed

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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DOC 711V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 DOC 711V, 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 46 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 DOC 711V registered?

DOC 711V is a 1980 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 February 1980.

Is DOC 711V safe to buy?

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