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EYK 16J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,621 mi
Last recorded58,621 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 16J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,583 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,645 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,169 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,425 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,425 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 49,342 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 49,342 miles

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

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

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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EYK 16J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EYK 16J, 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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What year was EYK 16J registered?

EYK 16J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is EYK 16J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYK 16J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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