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SGN 974R

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,384 mi
Last recorded17,384 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve28,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGN 974R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,384 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,377 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily under body corrosion

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily under body corrosion

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2007 17,366 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspetion bushes worn and craking

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 17,060 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SGN 974R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SGN 974R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGN 974R registered?

SGN 974R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 24 September 1976.

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