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LNK 887L

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 887L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,448 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Wipers smear slightly

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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LNK 887L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,094 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 LNK 887L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNK 887L registered?

LNK 887L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 January 1973.

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