MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
suspension bushs perished
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?
Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RPF 284R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Brown 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 RPF 284R, 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 RPF 284R registered?
RPF 284R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 14 June 1977.
Is RPF 284R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPF 284R 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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