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DRE 514K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,941 mi
Last recorded3,941 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 514K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 3,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 3,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 3,902 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 3,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,842 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored to inner face

Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 2,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 2,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 2,630 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 2,590 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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DRE 514K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 DRE 514K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRE 514K?

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What year was DRE 514K registered?

DRE 514K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is DRE 514K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRE 514K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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