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GFB 671W

1981 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,251 mi
Last recorded18,251 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Reliant Scimitar50,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 671W
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,251 miles

front brake pads low

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,302 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,154 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 14,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,053 miles

Nearside Foglamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 13,053 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Foglamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,994 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 11,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,404 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 11,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 11,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,793 miles

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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GFB 671W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,912 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 GFB 671W, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFB 671W registered?

GFB 671W is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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