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RBL 278R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,973 mi
Last recorded31,973 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 278R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2007 31,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 31,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,390 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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RBL 278R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBL 278R, 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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What year was RBL 278R registered?

RBL 278R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 4 March 1977.

Is RBL 278R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBL 278R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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