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JRL 868P

1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,542 mi
Last recorded75,542 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 868P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,542 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 75,542 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,514 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,510 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,977 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,308 miles

Oil leak

both out riggers rusty

nearside inner door handle damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,443 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,418 miles

Oil leak

surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play both rack ends

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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JRL 868P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JRL 868P, 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 51 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 JRL 868P registered?

JRL 868P is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 15 August 1975.

Is JRL 868P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRL 868P shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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