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UTL 222R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,790 mi
Last recorded10,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTL 222R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,790 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 10,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubber mountings perrished

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perrished

slight play n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,779 miles

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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UTL 222R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UTL 222R, 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.

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What year was UTL 222R registered?

UTL 222R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is UTL 222R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTL 222R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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