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EDD 120K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,170 mi
Last recorded76,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 120K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 76,170 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,575 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tyres perished x4

Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,944 miles

HEADLAMPS PERMANANTLY DISCONNECTED.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,494 miles

Both exhausts poorly fitted and centre mountings suspect.

Decellorometer test only as car has LSD

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,376 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Side light switch hesitant in operation

Fail 2 May 2006 17,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Vehicle handling very poorly. Recorded heavilly dameaged by DVLA.

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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EDD 120K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EDD 120K, 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.

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EDD 120K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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