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PAL 643L

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

31,692 mi
Last recorded31,692 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 643L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,692 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 May 2010 97,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,728 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise radiator electric fan

advise stearing rack tight

Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,436 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play lower stearing coloum bush

Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play lower stearing coloum bush

Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,547 miles

advise lower stearing coloum bush slight play

advise out riggers near side front off side front and centre rust

Fail 15 Nov 2007 92,545 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise out riggers near side front offside front and center

advise suspension arm inner bushes

lower stearing coloum bush

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,694 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 90,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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PAL 643L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAL 643L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAL 643L registered?

PAL 643L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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