MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,177 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MRV 898R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 MRV 898R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of MRV 898R?
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What year was MRV 898R registered?
MRV 898R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 May 1977.
Is MRV 898R safe to buy?
The MOT history for MRV 898R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MRV 898R have outstanding finance?
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