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VGE 833H

1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,712 mi
Last recorded24,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGE 833H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 24,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 22,983 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

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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VGE 833H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGE 833H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGE 833H registered?

VGE 833H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is VGE 833H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGE 833H 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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