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SJF 370R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,581 mi
Last recorded7,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJF 370R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,581 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 7,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 2,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,028 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 2,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

all front exhaust rubbers are cracking

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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SJF 370R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJF 370R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJF 370R registered?

SJF 370R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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