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ELV 11L

1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve63,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELV 11L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 67,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,895 miles

chassis side rails corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 65,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ELV 11L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 63,721 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELV 11L, 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 54 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 ELV 11L registered?

ELV 11L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is ELV 11L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELV 11L 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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