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TOA 688S

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,360 mi
Last recorded95,360 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 688S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 95,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,092 miles

chip in screen

front ball joint covers poor

front suspension top arm bushes poor

near side front brake pipe rusting

Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,092 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

chip in windcreen

front ball joint covers poor

front suspension top arm bushes poor

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,860 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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TOA 688S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TOA 688S, 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 TOA 688S registered?

TOA 688S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 14 December 1977.

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