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JMT 289P

1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,052 mi
Last recorded59,052 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve25,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 289P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 59,052 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 48,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,302 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,822 miles

Horn only just loud enough

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,441 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 46,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on front disc

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on front disc

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,761 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 33,761 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 21,882 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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JMT 289P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 25,963 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 JMT 289P, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMT 289P registered?

JMT 289P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 17 September 1975.

Is JMT 289P safe to buy?

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