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EOE 654K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,981 mi
Last recorded4,981 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 654K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 4,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 4,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres are very perrished.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 4,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

advise steering lock to lock check shows both front brake discs touching bottom trunion bolts.

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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EOE 654K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EOE 654K, 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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EOE 654K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 October 1971.

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