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PHT 759R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,520 mi
Last recorded27,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHT 759R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 27,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 27,520 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 22,018 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 20,540 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 20,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 19,319 miles

Both front seat belts slow in retracting. Brake pedal rubber worn slightly(30%). Gearbox mounting split. Large oil leak from engine. Rust build up on front brake discs.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Signs of fluid on raer drums but cant see leakage, Advise! (has had rear shoes and cyinders replaced).

Slight cracking on front tyres. Spare tyre differant size to other tyres on car. Earth strap on O/S/F strut hanging off. Slight play felt through steering. Small stone chip on windscreen and paintwork cracking on car.

Fail 2 May 2006 19,306 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front seat belts slow in retracting. Brake pedal rubber worn slightly(30%). Exhaust rubber mountings splitting. Gearbox back mounting split. Large oil leak fom engine. Rust build up on front brake discs.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracking on front tyres. Spare tyre different size to other tyres on car. Earth strap on O/S/F strut hanging off. Slight play felt through steering. Small stone chips on screen and paintwork cracking on car.

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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PHT 759R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHT 759R, 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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PHT 759R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 23 March 1977.

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