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MGJ 968L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve63,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 968L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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MGJ 968L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 63,721 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 MGJ 968L, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGJ 968L registered?

MGJ 968L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 5 December 1972.

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