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NBF 846D

1966 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1966 Reliant Scimitar49,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 846D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,693 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,114 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,614 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,364 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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NBF 846D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1966 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 NBF 846D, 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 60 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBF 846D registered?

NBF 846D is a 1966 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 March 1966.

Is NBF 846D safe to buy?

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