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ECF 818D

1966 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Reliant Scimitar49,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECF 818D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1966
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 72,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2016 72,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,283 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 72,268 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 72,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 72,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 71,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,823 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,642 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,314 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,961 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in N/S steering rack.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in N/S steering rack.

Pass 14 May 2009 70,608 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 70,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2008 70,374 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 70,363 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,162 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,766 miles

Slight wear 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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ECF 818D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1966 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 ECF 818D, 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 60 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECF 818D registered?

ECF 818D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 February 1966.

Is ECF 818D safe to buy?

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