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GKN 11V

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 11V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

upper front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,764 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,759 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GKN 11V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKN 11V, 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 47 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 GKN 11V registered?

GKN 11V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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