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SYG 961R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,976 mi
Last recorded19,976 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve54,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYG 961R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 19,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,461 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,461 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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SYG 961R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 54,452 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYG 961R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYG 961R registered?

SYG 961R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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