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CTG 178J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTG 178J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 2 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 2 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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CTG 178J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTG 178J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTG 178J registered?

CTG 178J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 27 July 1971.

Is CTG 178J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTG 178J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTG 178J have outstanding finance?

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