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DFC 590R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,984 mi
Last recorded60,984 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 590R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,984 miles

Gear box & rear differential oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Repair to n/s exhaust manifold

Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gear box & rear differential oil leaks.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Repair to n/s exhaust manifold

Fail 12 Jun 2006 60,882 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f chassis

advise movement o/s/f wheel

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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DFC 590R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 DFC 590R, 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 49 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 DFC 590R registered?

DFC 590R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is DFC 590R safe to buy?

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