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RER 836J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,432 mi
Last recorded16,432 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRER 836J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 16,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 16,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,131 miles

Front both backs slightly loose

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 7,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 3,750 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 3,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 3,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 3,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 3,688 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 3,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 3,507 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 3,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 3,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 3,271 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 3,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o s f brake discs corroded on inner edge,o s f brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 3,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 3,181 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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RER 836J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RER 836J, 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 RER 836J registered?

RER 836J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is RER 836J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RER 836J shows 18 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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