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EJH 698K

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,544 mi
Last recorded17,544 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE48,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJH 698K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,222 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,008 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 14,002 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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EJH 698K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,560 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 EJH 698K, 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 54 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 EJH 698K registered?

EJH 698K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is EJH 698K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJH 698K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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