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MKB 650R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,498 mi
Last recorded19,498 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKB 650R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 19,498 miles

rear fog light inop

slight play at o/s/f hub

Fail 18 May 2010 19,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

eng overheating

rear fog light inop

slight play at o/s/f hub

Pass 21 May 2009 18,101 miles

oil level low

rear brake reading uneven

Fail 6 May 2009 17,672 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all rubber exhaust mountings are badly perished

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,588 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 12,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,899 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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MKB 650R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 41,094 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKB 650R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MKB 650R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 3 September 1977.

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