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AVN 349K

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Yellow Lpg 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,619 mi
Last recorded22,619 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVN 349K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 22,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 19,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 28 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 28 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 28 miles

lpg tank valve is not sealed from inside the car

Fail 3 May 2012 28 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

lpg tank valve is not sealed from inside the car

Pass 17 May 2011 28 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 28 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AVN 349K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,560 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 AVN 349K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVN 349K registered?

AVN 349K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 27 March 1972.

Is AVN 349K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVN 349K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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