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EJF 96L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 96L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,129 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,367 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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EJF 96L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJF 96L, 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 EJF 96L registered?

EJF 96L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EJF 96L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJF 96L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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