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AKG 3K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,675 mi
Last recorded31,675 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 3K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 31,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

chassis starting to rust

engine and wiring modified from standard vehicle

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake slight binding

oil leak from engine

rear brake backing plates and rear diff slightly damp

rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in steering rack

steering column slight movement

suspension bushes starting to split/ wear

suspension coil springs and suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,675 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

various bushes on wishbones slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,081 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,352 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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AKG 3K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AKG 3K, 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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AKG 3K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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