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MBY 466L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 466L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,730 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

oil leak

play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 5 Feb 2016 94,725 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

play in n/s inner rack joint

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 9 Dec 2015 94,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

play in n/s inner rack joint

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 May 2007 91,946 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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MBY 466L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBY 466L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MBY 466L registered?

MBY 466L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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