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FUS 154S

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,723 mi
Last recorded13,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 154S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 13,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 13,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off main headlamp insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2022 13,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off main headlamp insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 13,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 13,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FUS 154S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FUS 154S, 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 48 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 FUS 154S registered?

FUS 154S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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