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GVN 944N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,264 mi
Last recorded47,264 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVN 944N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,264 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2005 45,730 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 45,726 miles

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

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

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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GVN 944N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GVN 944N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GVN 944N?

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What year was GVN 944N registered?

GVN 944N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is GVN 944N safe to buy?

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