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EMC 206J

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,999 mi
Last recorded41,999 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMC 206J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,999 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EMC 206J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EMC 206J, 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 EMC 206J registered?

EMC 206J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is EMC 206J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMC 206J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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