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WOJ 16J

1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOJ 16J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 92,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 6 May 2010 92,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 78,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

steering rack showing signs off wear (nearside)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,617 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,537 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 74,473 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,354 miles

Corrosion showing at offside front out rigger near to body mounting. Rear axle trailing arm bushes showing signs of deriation.

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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WOJ 16J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WOJ 16J, 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 WOJ 16J registered?

WOJ 16J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is WOJ 16J safe to buy?

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