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DTO 782L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,662 mi
Last recorded23,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 782L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 24,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 24,517 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,176 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,197 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,008 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,963 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 98,572 miles

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.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 94,718 miles

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.

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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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.

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