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PYV 855R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,864 mi
Last recorded29,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 855R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2009 29,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front near side tyre inner wall is slightly deterated

front suspenion off side has creeking noise but no play or wear

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,864 miles

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

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

front near side tyre inner wall is slightly deterated

front suspenion off side has creeking noise but no play or wear

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,821 miles

Rear flexyhose ferules corroding

Slight bind on offside front brake

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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PYV 855R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYV 855R, 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 PYV 855R registered?

PYV 855R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 4 February 1977.

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The MOT history for PYV 855R 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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