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GTE 1K

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,803 mi
Last recorded23,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTE 1K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,803 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 23,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,101 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 22,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 19,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 May 2011 18,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front wiper blade has a slight split

Pass 27 May 2010 15,824 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 15,824 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,389 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 14,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,029 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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GTE 1K is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTE 1K, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GTE 1K registered?

GTE 1K is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is GTE 1K safe to buy?

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