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RDX 224R

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,172 mi
Last recorded18,172 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve28,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDX 224R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 18,172 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 18,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,189 miles

o/s rear brake low efficiency

sump rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,954 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 6 Aug 2014 15,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 13 Jun 2012 15,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear foot brake low efficiency

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,479 miles

n/s rear foot brake low efficiency

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sump rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2007 15,053 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sump rusty

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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RDX 224R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 28,024 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDX 224R, 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 50 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 RDX 224R registered?

RDX 224R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 2 November 1976.

Is RDX 224R safe to buy?

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