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494 ETE

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,313 mi
Last recorded28,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 ETE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,313 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,017 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front body mountin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,503 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 25,205 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

minor fluctuation on front brakes both sides

one offside exhaust mounting missing

rear brakes slightly out of balance lower at offside . advise adjustment / repair

slight wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,723 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all under vehicle slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all under vehicle slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 21,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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494 ETE is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 494 ETE, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 494 ETE registered?

494 ETE is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is 494 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 ETE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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