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MGV 101V

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,380 mi
Last recorded16,380 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 101V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,380 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os handbrake efficency low

req 3 new center exhaust mtgs

Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,379 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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MGV 101V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 40,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGV 101V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGV 101V registered?

MGV 101V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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