MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear suspension springs are getting weak.advise replacement
near side rear fog light not working
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear wiper split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slite oil leek
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished.
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear section of chassis heavily corroded.
Rise and fall of rear brakes differ slightly.
Slight stiffness in offside of rack.
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s crossmember/outrigger corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
near side rear fog lamp not working
rear chassis slightly corroded
rear fog light sticky .and hazard switch sticky
Base of pinion and offside rack gaiters damp with fluid.Chasis corroded and getting thin. Rubber window seals,door mirror mounts and exhaust rubbers perided.
Both front discs corroded.Washer fluid level low.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bumper insecure
oil leak
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Bothfront discs corroded.Washer fluid level low.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack pipes are damp and base of pinion also.Chasis corroded and getting thin.Rubber window seals,door mirror mounts and exhaust rubbers perished.
bumper insecure
oil leak
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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EBV 561S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 EBV 561S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EBV 561S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 November 1977.
Is EBV 561S safe to buy?
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