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OOJ 3R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,551 mi
Last recorded8,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOJ 3R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 8,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2011 8,234 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside and offside top wishbone bushes splitting

Rear brake increase @38%

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2008 7,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust brackets loose

Suspect rear wheel cylinders leaking.Ok at time of retest.Rolling road checked.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 7,957 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust brackets loose

Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 7,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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OOJ 3R is a 1977 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 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 41,094 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOJ 3R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OOJ 3R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 22 February 1977.

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