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BOE 579T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,136 mi
Last recorded10,136 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2006
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 579T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 10,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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BOE 579T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BOE 579T, 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 BOE 579T registered?

BOE 579T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is BOE 579T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOE 579T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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