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ExpiredMileage
22,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
(1.1C.1e)The rear number plate lamp has white light visual to the rear, but is not direct
(1.8A.1)The offside and the nearside driving dipped beams images are adversley affected and may be a problem when retested
(2.1.2c)The steering column top bearing has radial play present indicating a worn top bearing
(2.1.3)The steering column has end float present when the steering wheel is pulled upwards and pushed dowbnwards, but have no tolerance for comparison to establish if excessive or not for the design
(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when turned lock to lock slightly has free play/movement present indicating a worn joint present less than 013mm
(2.6.2)The offside and the nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present
(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present
(3.6A.1)The offside rear brake back plate has contamination of fluid present at the lower circumference,which may be brake fluid indicating a leak
(6.1.2)The offside rear body mounting is excessively corroded
(6.2.3)The offside and the nearside front seat bases are not designed to be held secured to the floor at the rear due to a design principle allowing rear seated passenger's entry/exit
(6.2.4)The offside and the nearside rear seat back rests are not designed to be held in the upright position and locked,which is a design feature
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALING EQUIPMENT
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS
(1.6B1.2)The offside driving dipped beam horizontal settings are at 2.0%
(2.5A.3c)The nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play
(2.5A.3c)The offside front wheel bearings have slight free play
(2.6.1,2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play and slightly rough in operation
(2.6.1,2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play and slightly rough in operation
(6.2.1b)The offside rear body mounting "part of" is excessively corroded
(6.2.3)The rear seats not fitted at time of test
(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers are incorrectly adjusted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
(1.6B1.2)The offside driving dipped beam horizontal settings are at 2.0%
(2.5A.3c)The nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play
(2.5A.3c)The offside front wheel bearings have slight free play
(2.6.1,2)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight free play and slightly rough in operation
(2.6.1,2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play and slightly rough in operation
(6.2.1b)The offside rear body mounting "part of" is excessively corroded
(6.2.3)The rear seats not fitted at time of test
(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers are incorrectly adjusted
(1.2.4c)the nearside driving sipped beam headlamp assembly presents slight looseness within its fixings
(1.6B1.2,4)the nearside driving dipped beam is set at the vertical tolerance to the left (2.0%)
(2.1.2c)the steering column top bearing assembly presents slight radial play and may soon require service
(2.5A.3c)the nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play present
(2.5A.3c)the offside front wheel bearings have slight free play present
(3.3A.1b)the service brake pedal antislip device is becoming worn and may soon require renewal
(5.1A)No rear seat belts fitted to rear passenger seats
(5.1B.5b)the nearside front seat belt inertia real is contaminated with water seaking the webbing material
(6.1.3)the offside rear body mounting has exceesive corrosion formed which does require repair.As far as can be understood computerisation under body and structure
(6.2.3)the nearside and the offside rear seat back rests are designed to pivot forwards,but visually does not appear to be designed with locks to secure in upright positions
(7.2.1b)The fuel lines to and from the fuel pump including to the carburettor have no fuel line clips to secure the pipes
(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is the incorrect length blade fitted (too long) and leaves streaks of fluid behind
(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers are ready for service
has been updated and removed the critera for body mountings and security
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
(1.2.4c)the nearside driving sipped beam headlamp assembly presents slight looseness within its fixings
(1.6B1.2,4)the nearside driving dipped beam is set at the vertical tolerance to the left (2.0%)
(2.1.2c)the steering column top bearing assembly presents slight radial play and may soon require service
(2.5A.3c)the nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play present
(2.5A.3c)the offside front wheel bearings have slight free play present
(3.3A.1b)the service brake pedal antislip device is becoming worn and may soon require renewal
(5.1A)No rear seat belts fitted to rear passenger seats
(5.1B.5b)the nearside front seat belt inertia real is contaminated with water seaking the webbing material
(6.1.3)the offside rear body mounting has exceesive corrosion formed which does require repair.As far as can be understood computerisation under body and structure
(6.2.3)the nearside and the offside rear seat back rests are designed to pivot forwards,but visually does not appear to be designed with locks to secure in upright positions
(7.2.1b)The fuel lines to and from the fuel pump including to the carburettor have no fuel line clips to secure the pipes
(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is the incorrect length blade fitted (too long) and leaves streaks of fluid behind
(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers are ready for service
has been updated and removed the critera for body mountings and security
(1.5A.1c)the flash rate of the indicators is approximately 120 per minute,the impression is that the flasher unit will soon require replacement to maintain 60-120 per minute
(3.1.4a)the parking brake lever pivots are showing signs of wear taking place,which have not yet reached the stage of permitting the lever to disengage
(3.1A.1b)the antislip provision is worn down one side corner indicating that replacement may soon be required
(3.6B)the steel brake pipes on the front hubs assembly have been modified from original positions not using brackets provided,although not free to vibrate this is only an advisory for customer to be aware
(3.7A.5C)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
(1.5A.1c)the flash rate of the indicators is approximately 120 per minute,the impression is that the flasher unit will soon require replacement to maintain 60-120 per minute
(3.1.4a)the parking brake lever pivots are showing signs of wear taking place,which have not yet reached the stage of permitting the lever to disengage
(3.1A.1b)the antislip provision is worn down one side corner indicating that replacement may soon be required
(3.6B)the steel brake pipes on the front hubs assembly have been modified from original positions not using brackets provided,although not free to vibrate this is only an advisory for customer to be aware
(3.7A.5C)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing
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GWF 229L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 GWF 229L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GWF 229L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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