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BFR 926R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,058 mi
Last recorded35,058 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 926R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,325 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,260 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both sides front top swivel gaitors split advise attention

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 31,880 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BFR 926R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 BFR 926R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFR 926R registered?

BFR 926R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 19 April 1977.

Is BFR 926R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFR 926R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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