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BAP 716K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,783 mi
Last recorded9,783 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 716K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 9,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 9,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,494 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2013 9,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2012 9,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,013 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,554 miles

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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BAP 716K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAP 716K, 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 BAP 716K registered?

BAP 716K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 11 October 1971.

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