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DRF 351E

1967 Reliant Scimitar

Turquoise Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,305 mi
Last recorded20,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Reliant Scimitar40,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 351E
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1967
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,452 miles

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

front discs pitting

o/s/r exhaust clamp loose

o/s/r top shocker rubber deteriorated

rear gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 12,032 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs pitting

o/s/r brake pipe through chass needs support

rear brakes bit uneven 29%(30% max)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,032 miles

front discs pitting

o/s/r brake pipe through chass needs support

rear brakes bit uneven 29%(30% max)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,955 miles

o/s/f track rod end very slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2014 6,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f lock stop bolt loose

o/s/f track rod end very slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2013 6,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

car undersealed (some areas heavily covered)

corrosion various parts (chassis area)

slight play/movement in steering rack/ends

Fail 10 Jul 2013 6,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

car undersealed (some areas heavily covered)

corrosion various parts (chassis area)

slight play/movement in steering rack/ends

Pass 9 Jun 2009 5,804 miles

vehicle chassis heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 28 May 2008 5,023 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 5,023 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DRF 351E is a 1967 Reliant Scimitar in Turquoise with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1967 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 40,119 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 DRF 351E, 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 59 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRF 351E registered?

DRF 351E is a 1967 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 March 1967.

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