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LRL 176J

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 176J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009
Fail 12 Feb 2009 9,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 6,894 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 6,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LRL 176J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRL 176J, 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 LRL 176J registered?

LRL 176J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is LRL 176J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRL 176J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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