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CRF 788K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,687 mi
Last recorded72,687 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRF 788K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,687 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,687 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,398 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,398 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,857 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 70,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 69,622 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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CRF 788K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRF 788K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRF 788K registered?

CRF 788K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is CRF 788K safe to buy?

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