MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,171 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Various area of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Various areas of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members.
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?
Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AAB 97M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 46,958 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 AAB 97M, 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 52 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 AAB 97M registered?
AAB 97M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 March 1974.
Is AAB 97M safe to buy?
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