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GCR 542N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

42,595 mi
Last recorded42,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 542N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,595 miles

idle speed high, just in limit

Fail 26 Jul 2016 42,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

idle speed high, just in limit

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,458 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,343 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking between tyre treads

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2.2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cracking between tyre treads

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2.2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,925 miles

All tyres cracking in treads

Both front seats tilt forward without a locking device

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

Nearside front door mirror loose

Offside exhaust downpipe clamp loose

Play in steering column where column passes through bulkhead

Fail 8 Jun 2010 90,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

All tyres cracking in treads

Both front seats tilt forward without a locking device

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

Nearside front door mirror loose

Offside exhaust downpipe clamp loose

Play in steering column where column passes through bulkhead

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,640 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 90,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,750 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 88,672 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in OSF steering rack end

slight play in steering column U.J

Pass 30 Jan 2006 87,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 87,894 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlamp beams just in alignment.../..oil leakage noted from rear brake/hubs...diff seals??caliper locking bolts tags not locked over,,advise grease all king pins /wear noted...

Fail 17 Nov 2005 87,886 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All suspension bushes perished and worn with age...

Slight wear/play in nearside rear wheel bearing...unable to assess condition of offside rear bearing due to binding brake....Slight knocking noise in steering rack when steering is move side to side, no play found...

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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GCR 542N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 GCR 542N, 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.

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What year was GCR 542N registered?

GCR 542N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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