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299 FMO

1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration299 FMO
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 65,011 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,011 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,902 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,882 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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299 FMO is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 299 FMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 299 FMO registered?

299 FMO is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 26 February 1975.

Is 299 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 299 FMO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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