CarVerify

Free Car Check

SNY 310M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Purple Petrol 2994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE46,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 310M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,545 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Centre exhaust clamp loose.

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

Offside Front Steering rack gator deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,457 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount loose, unable to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet weak.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,408 miles

NS and OS rear wheels have slight play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis has light corrosion on it

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,408 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 95,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 95,405 miles

brake pad warning light is on

headlight heights are on min and max limits

osf and nsf steering rack ends are worn

Fail 4 May 2018 95,401 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light is on

osf and nsf steering rack ends are worn

Pass 23 Dec 2016 95,390 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 95,390 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (1.4.A.2g)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Bonnet safety catch not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,357 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

gearbox and rear differential leaking

handbrake poor in reverse

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,357 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyre sidewalls cracking

gearbox and rear differential leaking

handbrake poor in reverse

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 95,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,119 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 95,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2011 94,827 miles

EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE BEING STORED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

OIL WEAPING BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS [ REAR OF BRAKE BACK PLATES ]

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
Full Reliant Scimitar GTE reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SNY 310M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 46,958 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 SNY 310M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNY 310M?

You can check the full history of SNY 310M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SNY 310M registered?

SNY 310M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is SNY 310M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNY 310M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNY 310M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SNY 310M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.