MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Non standard front seats fitted at tiime of test (design modification)
Slight play in top column support
Wiper blades smearing but still clearing screen
Wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise: brake pedal slightly spongy.
advise: drivers seat rear mounting play
advise: nearside rear brake binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?
Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTO 782L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,560 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 DTO 782L, 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 54 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 DTO 782L registered?
DTO 782L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 16 October 1972.
Is DTO 782L safe to buy?
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