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XLG 146R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 146R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,935 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 53,935 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,367 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 26,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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XLG 146R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLG 146R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLG 146R registered?

XLG 146R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 27 January 1977.

Is XLG 146R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLG 146R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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