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PPT 205K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,799 mi
Last recorded46,799 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPT 205K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,799 miles

o/s/f suspension upper wishbone arms inner mountings bushes perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,179 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,550 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 4,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,432 miles

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

surface corrosion to brake disc inner faces

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,130 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

small hole in nearside rack boot

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,466 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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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PPT 205K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPT 205K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPT 205K registered?

PPT 205K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is PPT 205K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPT 205K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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