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EMC 186J

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Cream Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,255 mi
Last recorded91,255 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMC 186J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s seat loose!

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2012 91,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,988 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 87,981 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,924 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 87,923 miles

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.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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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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EMC 186J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 24 February 1971.

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