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FOE 128L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,239 mi
Last recorded53,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve63,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOE 128L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,175 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,638 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,614 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,794 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,026 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,822 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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FOE 128L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 63,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOE 128L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FOE 128L registered?

FOE 128L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is FOE 128L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOE 128L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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