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GUS 344N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,842 mi
Last recorded1,842 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUS 344N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2024 1,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 1,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 1,411 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 6 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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GUS 344N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GUS 344N, 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 GUS 344N registered?

GUS 344N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 October 1974.

Is GUS 344N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUS 344N shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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