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GVP 781N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVP 781N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 51,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished / cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked

earth strap broken

Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,934 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished / cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked

earth strap broken

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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GVP 781N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 GVP 781N, 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

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What year was GVP 781N registered?

GVP 781N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is GVP 781N safe to buy?

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