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GTG 555K

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

5,636 mi
Last recorded5,636 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTG 555K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 5,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer chassis around body mount corroded

Offside Front Outer chassis around body mount corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 5,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure buckle (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer chassis around body mount corroded

Offside Front Outer chassis around body mount corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 5,515 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 5,515 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 4,824 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 4,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 4,607 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 4,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 4,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside sill rail corroded

offside sill rail corroded

rear bumper removed leaving sharp edges

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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GTG 555K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 GTG 555K, 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.

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What year was GTG 555K registered?

GTG 555K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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