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VYE 813M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,039 mi
Last recorded66,039 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve67,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYE 813M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,039 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside front flexible hose - armoured covering fouling steering rack gaiter

Steering column lower bush - slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,034 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

drivers front brake hose proctector rubbing on rack gaitor

temporary repair made to exhausts

Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers front brake hose proctector rubbing on rack gaitor

temporary repair made to exhausts

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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VYE 813M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,574 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYE 813M, 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 52 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 VYE 813M registered?

VYE 813M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is VYE 813M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYE 813M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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