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LRF 853K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRF 853K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,638 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 99,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,611 miles

coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,557 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,072 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,059 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,079 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

NON MOT; Alternator belt slack....

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft rear universal joint is worn...front u/j worn and caps are spinning in flange....

Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

NON MOT; Alternator belt slack....

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

propshaft rear universal joint is worn...front u/j worn and caps are spinning in flange....

suspect play wear or loose pinch bolt at steering columb to rack universal joint....

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 95,772 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 94,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 94,163 miles

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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LRF 853K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRF 853K, 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 LRF 853K registered?

LRF 853K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 October 1971.

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