MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise slight play lower stearing coloum bush
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
advise lower stearing coloum bush slight play
advise out riggers near side front off side front and centre rust
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of PAL 643L?
You can check the full history of PAL 643L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PAL 643L registered?
PAL 643L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is PAL 643L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAL 643L shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PAL 643L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PAL 643L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.