MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column has slight play in U/J
front discs pitting
n/s/f tyre wear edge
o/s/r brake slight bind
body supports at rear corrosion
rear brakes slight bind
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet safety catch needs adjustment
front brake discs pitting
n/s ex strap broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f disc slight pitting
o/s/f flexy pipe slight twist
rear diff oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake imbalance high 24/25%
o/s/f disc slight pitting
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake imbalance high 24/25%
o/s/f disc slight pitting
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake flexy rub mark (not catching at test)
n/s/f rack gaiter clip loose
o/s/r seat back not in at test
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GTE 553N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 GTE 553N, 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 51 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 553N registered?
GTE 553N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 June 1975.
Is GTE 553N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GTE 553N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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