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XJW 259T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,558 mi
Last recorded22,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJW 259T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,251 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2014 22,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2014 22,080 miles

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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XJW 259T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJW 259T, 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 XJW 259T registered?

XJW 259T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is XJW 259T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJW 259T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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