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PPC 674L

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,627 mi
Last recorded56,627 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE45,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 674L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

downward opening windscreen fitted so no requirments for washers or wipers

offside front lower suspension slightly corroded

this vehicle is highly modified

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,388 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all 4 tyres perished

as part of the design the wheel arches very thin so therefore have a slightly sharp edge this should some attention

the new front position lamps have been fitted to the front wheel arches, but as these move with the steering it is advised that a more perminant placement be found for them. eg. on a bracket so still showing the outer width of the vehicle

this vehicle is heavily modified and there fore much of it is non standard

Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,380 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all 4 tyres perished

as part of the design the wheel arches very thin so therefore have a slightly sharp edge this should some attention

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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PPC 674L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,094 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPC 674L, 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 53 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 PPC 674L registered?

PPC 674L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is PPC 674L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 674L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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