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CGE 428K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGE 428K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake servo action poor

fuel pump fuel hose badly perished

indecator flash speed low

long hand brake travel

some knotchyness in steering rack

some rear brake effort inbalance

Fail 14 Sep 2007 84,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo action poor

fuel pump fuel hose badly perished

indecator flash speed low

long hand brake travel

some knotchyness in steering rack

some rear brake effort inbalance

Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 84,395 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2006 84,392 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

battery insecure

n/s/r,o/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are all cracked and perished

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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CGE 428K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGE 428K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CGE 428K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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