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EDD 717T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Yellow Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 717T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,714 miles

corrosion started on chassis

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all exhaust rubber hangers / rubber deteriorating

both front seat belts slow on retraction

both front seat belts worn

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

exhaust deteriorating / corroding in general

handbrake on next to last notch

n/s centre exhaust hanger loose on pipe

o/s handbrake not locking up

play in steering column top bush

rear no plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

various suspension bushes worn / deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,714 miles

all exhaust rubber hangers / rubber deteriorating

both front seat belts slow on retraction

both front seat belts worn

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on chassis

exhaust deteriorating / corroding in general

handbrake on next to last notch

n/s centre exhaust hanger loose on pipe

o/s handbrake not locking up

play in steering column top bush

rear no plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

various suspension bushes worn / deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2006 90,963 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,963 miles

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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EDD 717T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Yellow with a 2,304cc diesel 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 EDD 717T, 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.

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What year was EDD 717T registered?

EDD 717T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 20 April 1979.

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