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RRO 524R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,059 mi
Last recorded57,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 524R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,654 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 56,653 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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RRO 524R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red 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 RRO 524R, 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 RRO 524R registered?

RRO 524R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is RRO 524R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRO 524R 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.

Does RRO 524R have outstanding finance?

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