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XJD 195T

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJD 195T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,681 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,681 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,681 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,681 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 93,681 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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XJD 195T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 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 XJD 195T, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XJD 195T?

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What year was XJD 195T registered?

XJD 195T is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is XJD 195T safe to buy?

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