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BNK 679T

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,812 mi
Last recorded18,812 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 679T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 May 2011 18,812 miles

oil leak

rust forming on chassis

slight play n/s front wwheel bearing

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2010 18,506 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding of off side rear brake

tickover sometimes erratic

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,483 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

slight gearbox oil leak

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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BNK 679T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 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 BNK 679T, 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 48 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 BNK 679T registered?

BNK 679T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is BNK 679T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNK 679T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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