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VAU 680S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,313 mi
Last recorded98,313 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 680S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,313 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 98,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 96,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VAU 680S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAU 680S, 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 VAU 680S registered?

VAU 680S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is VAU 680S safe to buy?

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