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AAB 97M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,171 mi
Last recorded47,171 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE46,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 97M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 46,959 miles

Various area of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 46,958 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for AAB 97M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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