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UWA 276L

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,488 mi
Last recorded27,488 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWA 276L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,488 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 27,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm fouling insecure water pipe

Pass 4 May 2016 24,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 24,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,417 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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UWA 276L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,094 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UWA 276L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWA 276L registered?

UWA 276L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is UWA 276L safe to buy?

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