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VRA 787S

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve44,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 787S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,616 miles

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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VRA 787S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 44,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRA 787S, 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 48 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 VRA 787S registered?

VRA 787S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VRA 787S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRA 787S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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