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EBV 561S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,424 mi
Last recorded4,424 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBV 561S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 4,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 4,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 3,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 2,836 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 2,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 1,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 850 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 534 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58 miles

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

slite oil leek

Pass 10 Apr 2009 99,541 miles

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.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 97,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 97,463 miles

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?

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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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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What year was EBV 561S registered?

EBV 561S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 November 1977.

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