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XCC 727V

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCC 727V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 85,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre poor condition

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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XCC 727V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 40,467 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCC 727V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCC 727V registered?

XCC 727V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is XCC 727V safe to buy?

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