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LYX 546K

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,947 mi
Last recorded47,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 546K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,797 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,915 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 46,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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LYX 546K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,560 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 LYX 546K, 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 54 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 LYX 546K registered?

LYX 546K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 14 February 1972.

Is LYX 546K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYX 546K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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