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XSR 650K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,240 mi
Last recorded1,240 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSR 650K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 1,240 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n ew rear wiper blade required

Pass 20 Oct 2010 1,080 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

new rear wiper blade required

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 1,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 11 Sep 2009 1,069 miles

hand brake just within limits..

Fail 10 Sep 2008 964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 964 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XSR 650K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XSR 650K, 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 XSR 650K registered?

XSR 650K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is XSR 650K safe to buy?

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