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WOB 596J

1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,133 mi
Last recorded57,133 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 596J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,277 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2011 53,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,454 miles

Oil leak

nearside center outrigger corroded

rear number plarte deteriaring

Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside center outrigger corroded

rear number plarte deteriaring

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,724 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to get disfigured.

nearside rear service brake & handbrake poor

Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,586 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear mudflap loose

nearside rear service brake & handbrake poor

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WOB 596J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WOB 596J, 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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What year was WOB 596J registered?

WOB 596J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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