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GWW 15J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWW 15J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,615 miles

Advise Offside king pin suspension free play

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,904 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,890 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,362 miles

slight corrosion offside front chasis rail

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion offside front chasis rail

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,841 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,387 miles

n/s and o/s fibreglass body small splits

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,684 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,240 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 84,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 72,906 miles

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

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

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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GWW 15J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 GWW 15J, 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 56 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 GWW 15J registered?

GWW 15J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is GWW 15J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWW 15J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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