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EAC 200K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,883 mi
Last recorded97,883 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 200K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 94,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working when switched to main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,343 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,343 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,863 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,785 miles

Oil leak

advise both front pipes rusty

advise surface rust to chassie

Pass 21 Nov 2005 55,652 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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EAC 200K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAC 200K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAC 200K registered?

EAC 200K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is EAC 200K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAC 200K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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