CarVerify

Free Car Check

GTB 981K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,381 mi
Last recorded10,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTB 981K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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
Full Reliant Scimitar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GTB 981K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 GTB 981K, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GTB 981K?

You can check the full history of GTB 981K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GTB 981K registered?

GTB 981K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is GTB 981K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTB 981K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GTB 981K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GTB 981K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.