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JET 31N

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 31N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,281 miles

all exhaust hangers perrished

Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,276 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all exhaust hangers perrished

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 66,782 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,178 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald on innewr edge

Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald on innewr edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,250 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust mountings perished

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,246 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust mountings perished

front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 62,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust mountings perished

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,502 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear chassis & rear of side rails corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,149 miles

REAR AXLE SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS CORRODING (ON AXLE)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,128 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

REAR AXLE SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS CORRODING (ON AXLE)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,269 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 58,247 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,305 miles

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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JET 31N is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JET 31N, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JET 31N is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 6 January 1977.

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