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FJU 430L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJU 430L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 59,629 miles

Advise, all tyres begining to crack.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2010 59,068 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 59,052 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,865 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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FJU 430L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJU 430L, 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 FJU 430L registered?

FJU 430L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FJU 430L safe to buy?

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