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PTX 55R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTX 55R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,623 miles

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.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 73,620 miles

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.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,073 miles

N/S/F disc shield not fully attatched

Rear fog lamps not working

Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 70,023 miles

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.

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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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.

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