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GCH 599J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,421 mi
Last recorded22,421 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCH 599J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 20,999 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 20,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 20,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged catching anti roll bar (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged catching anti roll bar (4.2.A.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside exhaust rubbers broken

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

steering stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,919 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 18,919 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 17,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 14,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 5,568 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 5,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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GCH 599J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCH 599J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCH 599J registered?

GCH 599J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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