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EKA 553K

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Green Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,619 mi
Last recorded2,619 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 553K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 2,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 2,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 2,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 2,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 2,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 2,334 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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EKA 553K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Green with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKA 553K, 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 EKA 553K registered?

EKA 553K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 28 February 1972.

Is EKA 553K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKA 553K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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