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GOV 59N

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,038 mi
Last recorded7,038 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 59N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 7,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 6,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,009 miles

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,009 miles

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

oil leak

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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GOV 59N is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GOV 59N, 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 50 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 GOV 59N registered?

GOV 59N is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 October 1976.

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The MOT history for GOV 59N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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