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VBD 952S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,682 mi
Last recorded62,682 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 952S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,682 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,679 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,121 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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VBD 952S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBD 952S, 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 VBD 952S registered?

VBD 952S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 15 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VBD 952S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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