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MBA 76V

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

801 mi
Last recorded801 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve60,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 76V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 801 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 98,946 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

n/s exhaust slightly deteriorated/moving on joint

o/s rear foglamp inop

Fail 1 May 2013 98,946 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

n/s exhaust slightly deteriorated/moving on joint

o/s rear foglamp inop

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,325 miles

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

Oil leak

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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MBA 76V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,970 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 MBA 76V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBA 76V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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