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TYN 944S

1981 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,550 mi
Last recorded44,550 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYN 944S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,550 miles

Coolant leak hose clip weeping coolant ()

Nearside Front chassis front end section corroded and perforated outside prescibed areas

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking oil down brake backing plate

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,808 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,881 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer jet poor

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple minor leaks from engine, transmission and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer jet poor

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple minor leaks from engine, transmission and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,314 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease from outer end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 41,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside exhaust rubber split

Offside Rear lower shock absorber bush mounting pulling off centre

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease from outer end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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
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TYN 944S is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYN 944S, 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 45 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TYN 944S registered?

TYN 944S is a 1981 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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The MOT history for TYN 944S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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