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SEL 761N

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,925 mi
Last recorded99,925 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve67,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 761N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 99,912 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SEL 761N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,574 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 SEL 761N, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEL 761N registered?

SEL 761N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 23 September 1974.

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