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SFC 350N

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,675 mi
Last recorded7,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve67,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 350N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 7,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 7,664 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,752 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 4,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Idle mixture very weak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2006 4,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

steering wheel is loose within its own parts ie loose rivets

cluch peddel is inscure could prevent braking

Fail 22 Jun 2006 4,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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SFC 350N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SFC 350N, 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.

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SFC 350N is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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