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EOD 746T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,628 mi
Last recorded16,628 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOD 746T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,628 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,241 miles

nearside @ offside rear h/shaft seals leaking

slight leak from centre exhaust joints

Fail 10 Aug 2016 16,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel hose leaking by tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside @ offside rear h/shaft seals leaking

slight leak from centre exhaust joints

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,091 miles

both rear halfshaft seals leaking

nearside front top ball joint slight play <loose>

some sorrosion to centre out rigger outer mounting

Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,890 miles

some play offside @ nearside front lower wishbone arms inner bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,659 miles

slight leak rear half shaft seals

some play nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms inner bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,514 miles

nearside @ offside front top ball joints dust covers split

oil leak rear h/shaft seals

very slight leak nearside rear exhaust pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,042 miles

both rear halfshaft sills leaking

lower A frame inner bushes starting to perish

small spit nearside steering rack gaitor

some corrosion to nearside middle body mounting

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,710 miles

slight exhaust leak front down pipes

some dampness around rear fuel hose at tank

some play lower steering column u/j

Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 13,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EOD 746T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOD 746T, 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 EOD 746T registered?

EOD 746T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for EOD 746T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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