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510 GTE

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration510 GTE
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,002 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Upright, lower edge corroded. adjacent to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,845 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 90,845 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 90,505 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,745 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,745 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,885 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,416 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F WIPER ARM SPRING WORN

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,697 miles

FREE PLAY AT FRONT WIPER SPINDLES /WHEEL BOX /N/S/F O/S/F

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

battery insecure

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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510 GTE is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 510 GTE, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 510 GTE registered?

510 GTE is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is 510 GTE safe to buy?

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