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UTV 938S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTV 938S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,273 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,262 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,188 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 75,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,662 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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UTV 938S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 41,094 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTV 938S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTV 938S registered?

UTV 938S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is UTV 938S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTV 938S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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