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RDE 106M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,759 mi
Last recorded20,759 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE46,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDE 106M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 20,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALLS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH REAR AXLE BRACKETS CORRODING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 20,757 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALLS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 18,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 18,829 miles

Direction indicator not working HAZARD SWITCH STOPPING THE INDICATORS WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,191 miles

Hazard warning flashing fast

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,874 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 14,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 13,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 12,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 7,494 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,538 miles

Offside and Nearside brake back plates have a misting of oil.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 2,827 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 2,826 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 2,821 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RDE 106M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 46,958 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 RDE 106M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDE 106M registered?

RDE 106M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 11 April 1974.

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