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DRT 980T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,033 mi
Last recorded15,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRT 980T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,033 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 15,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,886 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 9,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DRT 980T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 40,467 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRT 980T, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRT 980T registered?

DRT 980T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 19 January 1979.

Is DRT 980T safe to buy?

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