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JGH 514K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 514K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,656 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,044 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 91,013 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres may foul anti-roll bar on lock

Main beam tell-tale very poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside engine mounting damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Windscreen rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,811 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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JGH 514K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGH 514K, 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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JGH 514K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 24 August 1971.

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