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MEC 567K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,533 mi
Last recorded21,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 567K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,533 miles

Offside Front flexible hose close to offside front spring

Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 17,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 11,988 miles

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BOOT PIN HOLE

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,988 miles

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BOOT PIN HOLE

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 11,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,508 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 11,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,443 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 11,420 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 11,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,283 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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MEC 567K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MEC 567K, 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 MEC 567K registered?

MEC 567K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is MEC 567K safe to buy?

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