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ETA 831T

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,641 mi
Last recorded26,641 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 831T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,641 miles

both o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes slightly twisted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,641 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes slightly twisted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,556 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,886 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside disc scored

Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside disc scored

Pass 10 May 2010 15,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 1 May 2009 12,238 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 6,997 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 4,193 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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ETA 831T is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ETA 831T, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ETA 831T is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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