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EYK 397J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,508 mi
Last recorded41,508 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 397J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,508 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,502 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,000 miles

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

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

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 397J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EYK 397J, 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 397J registered?

EYK 397J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 July 1971.

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