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VHJ 247L

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,050 mi
Last recorded48,050 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 247L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f seat removed

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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VHJ 247L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHJ 247L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHJ 247L registered?

VHJ 247L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is VHJ 247L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 247L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHJ 247L have outstanding finance?

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