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EDP 964K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDP 964K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 55,164 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,098 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,098 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,979 miles

all front suspension joints stiff

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure back reat (6.2.A.1)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

all front suspension joints stiff

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,855 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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EDP 964K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EDP 964K, 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

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What year was EDP 964K registered?

EDP 964K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 8 September 1971.

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The MOT history for EDP 964K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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