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1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve
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ExpiredMileage
45,414 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine/gearbox/rear diff ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine/gearbox/rear diff ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UMH 500S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 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 UMH 500S, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UMH 500S registered?
UMH 500S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 31 July 1978.
Is UMH 500S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UMH 500S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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