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GYX 406N

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,910 mi
Last recorded9,910 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYX 406N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,910 miles

nearside front outer tyre signs of wear

oil low

Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,139 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 5,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 5,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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GYX 406N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 GYX 406N, 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 52 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 GYX 406N registered?

GYX 406N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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