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GOL 775L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOL 775L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,867 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,714 miles

nsf /osf upper wishbone bushes slight perishing

nsf /osf wheel bearings slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2013 76,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 62,102 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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GOL 775L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOL 775L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GOL 775L registered?

GOL 775L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 January 1973.

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