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AAM 303V

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,948 mi
Last recorded6,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAM 303V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 6,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 6,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at filter deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2017 5,646 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

fuel pipe at filter deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 5,645 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

fuel pipe at filter deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 4,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 2,872 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 1,647 miles

advise exhaust o ring replacement

Fail 11 Feb 2014 1,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise exhaust o ring replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2011 1,338 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 61 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 19 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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AAM 303V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,970 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAM 303V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAM 303V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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