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GJX 679S

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,388 mi
Last recorded43,388 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 679S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 43,388 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 43,380 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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GJX 679S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 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 GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJX 679S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJX 679S registered?

GJX 679S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is GJX 679S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJX 679S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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