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BKV 766T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 766T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,110 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 139,614 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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BKV 766T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKV 766T, 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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What year was BKV 766T registered?

BKV 766T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BKV 766T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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