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VDP 234J

1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

26,738 mi
Last recorded26,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDP 234J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 26,738 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,745 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,738 miles

Centre Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 26,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,540 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 26,538 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VDP 234J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,337 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 VDP 234J, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VDP 234J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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