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HBT 871L

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBT 871L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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HBT 871L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBT 871L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBT 871L registered?

HBT 871L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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