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EKV 3L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,292 mi
Last recorded39,292 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 3L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2024 39,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,327 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,327 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 39,155 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassis covered in underseal

front discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wall started to crack

o/s/r shock absorber started to leak

slight looseness in heandbrake mounting

various brake pipes covered in underseal

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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EKV 3L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EKV 3L, 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 EKV 3L registered?

EKV 3L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 5 October 1972.

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