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RTE 205L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,134 mi
Last recorded80,134 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 205L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,756 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,617 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,614 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Plug leads touching steering column uj

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,719 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,156 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 65,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RTE 205L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,560 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 RTE 205L, 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 54 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 RTE 205L registered?

RTE 205L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 8 September 1972.

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