MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s seat loose!
o/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s seat loose!
o/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
offside front tyre wall cracking
offside rear tyre perrished
offside seat base insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both rear hubs have end float
clutch pedal pivot badly worn
front number plate poor
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both rear hubs have end float
clutch pedal pivot badly worn
engine running rich
front number plate poor
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?
Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EMC 186J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Cream with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMC 186J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EMC 186J registered?
EMC 186J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 24 February 1971.
Is EMC 186J safe to buy?
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