MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EYK 397J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EYK 397J shows 3 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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