MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs rusty very poor condition.
n/s/r tyre perished cracked poor condition.
o/s/f tyre perished cracked.
o/s/f upper ball joint rubber cover missing.
rear diff leaking oil.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs rusty very poor condition.
n/s/r tyre perished cracked poor condition.
o/s/f tyre perished cracked.
o/s/f upper ball joint rubber cover missing.
rear diff leaking oil.
N/S/F disc shield not fully attatched
Rear fog lamps not working
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all brakes rusty and slightly binding
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?
Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTX 55R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PTX 55R, 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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What year was PTX 55R registered?
PTX 55R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 14 February 1977.
Is PTX 55R safe to buy?
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