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SOR 454M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,762 mi
Last recorded97,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE46,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 454M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 97,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 97,425 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

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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SOR 454M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 46,958 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 SOR 454M, 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 52 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 SOR 454M registered?

SOR 454M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is SOR 454M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOR 454M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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