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GKE 267L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,455 mi
Last recorded16,455 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 267L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 16,455 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 16,356 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff seal slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 16,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,866 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the manifold (7.1.2)

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

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,570 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 May 2014 15,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rubber suspension bushes starting to crack

Fail 29 May 2014 15,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rubber suspension bushes starting to crack

Pass 13 May 2013 14,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cable not located in grooves

Fail 8 May 2013 14,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cable not located in grooves

Fail 18 May 2012 14,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 18 May 2012 14,029 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 6 May 2011 12,677 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 12,675 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,390 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 12,364 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,402 miles

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2007 10,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

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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GKE 267L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 GKE 267L, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKE 267L registered?

GKE 267L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is GKE 267L safe to buy?

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