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PFC 58T

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,498 mi
Last recorded48,498 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto53,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 58T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 48,498 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure lower steering coloum (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,035 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,441 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 46,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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PFC 58T is a 1978 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 50%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,989 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 PFC 58T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFC 58T registered?

PFC 58T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 2 October 1978.

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