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JDF 497N

1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,394 mi
Last recorded5,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDF 497N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 May 2017 5,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 4,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff welded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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JDF 497N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDF 497N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDF 497N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 June 1975.

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