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GJU 505N

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,769 mi
Last recorded90,769 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE46,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 505N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 90,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,603 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 85,708 miles

n/s/f lower trunion slight play

signs of some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 13 Dec 2005 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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GJU 505N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 46,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJU 505N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJU 505N registered?

GJU 505N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 3 October 1974.

Is GJU 505N safe to buy?

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