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GPV 460T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,139 mi
Last recorded37,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 460T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,139 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 37,134 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

noise from n/s front suspension .

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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GPV 460T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GPV 460T, 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 GPV 460T registered?

GPV 460T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is GPV 460T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPV 460T 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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