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HRV 628N

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,150 mi
Last recorded15,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE46,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 628N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 15,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 15,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,038 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 14,031 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both possibly switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle overheated

Pass 4 May 2007 7,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 3,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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HRV 628N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 46,958 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 GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRV 628N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRV 628N registered?

HRV 628N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 September 1974.

Is HRV 628N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRV 628N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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