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VGN 123M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,086 mi
Last recorded45,086 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 123M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,086 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in o/s/f outrigger

Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,016 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion in o/s/f outrigger

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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VGN 123M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGN 123M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGN 123M registered?

VGN 123M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is VGN 123M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGN 123M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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