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XMS 253K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

556 mi
Last recorded556 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMS 253K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 556 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 548 miles

Rear park brake levers have restricted movement

Fail 24 May 2016 5,482 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Rear park brake levers have restricted movement

Pass 5 Jun 2015 359 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 359 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75 miles

slight oil leak ( gearbox )

slight wear in lower steering colum bush.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 1 miles

oil leak on gearbox

slight wear in lower colum bush

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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XMS 253K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 XMS 253K, 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 55 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 XMS 253K registered?

XMS 253K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is XMS 253K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMS 253K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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