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GCM 743N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCM 743N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,081 miles

corrosion on all underbody

Fail 21 Jan 2012 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,922 miles

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust mounting slighty frayed

near side and offside front lower wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,381 miles

slight play in steering rack/// front offside upper wishbone bushes cracked ///antirool bar bushes cracked

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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GCM 743N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCM 743N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCM 743N registered?

GCM 743N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 June 1975.

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