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GWD 584K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 584K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,936 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top and bottom bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,588 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 53,587 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 52,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GWD 584K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 GWD 584K, 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 54 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 GWD 584K registered?

GWD 584K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is GWD 584K safe to buy?

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