£2,632
1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE
United Kingdom • 14 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6a, boasting a period Robin Rew fast road engine and uprated 4-speed manual overdrive gearbox. While mechanically sound and driven 70 miles to the sale, the car is unrestored and would benefit from body refurbishment to highlight its classic lines.
Condition
6
The car is described as unrestored with an original interior, but the body would benefit from refurbishment. It has been regularly used and driven recently, indicating mechanical functionality, but there's mention of cosmetic wear and tear that necessitates body work.
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Manual
Transmission:
9E5718204980
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
CUX734T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Regularly used and unrestored; period Robin Rew fast road engine; 4-speed manual with overdrive; driven 70 miles to the sale This 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6a 3000cc Ford Essex V6 benefited from a period modified engine built by Robin Rew of Silverstone to fast road specification with an uprated 4-speed manual overdrive gearbox and rear Salisbury 4HA axle.
This is an unrestored example of this marque with original interior and spent most of the 80's travelling between the UK and Monaco (note the rear period MC decal) Although it could be driven straight away this car would benefit from a body refurbishment in the future to truly show off the classic fibreglass lines of ther GTE.
We understand that it was driven over 70 miles to Leominster without a hiccup and keeping up with modern traffic.
Extensive mechanical works took place in the late 80's including the replacement of its drivetrain.
The car comes with a large amount of history in a folder with MOTs and receipts ...
Points of note
£450
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,275
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,448
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
19,097 miles
Registration Date
1979-06-19
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 09 2025 with 19,097 miles
Passed
On Jan 14 2019 with 15,097 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2018 with 13,362 miles
Failed
On Jan 23 2018 with 13,362 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Nov 02 2016 with 9,083 miles
Passed
On Nov 04 2015 with 2,326 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front rack has slight play
Passed
On Nov 06 2014 with 341 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 18 2013 with 267 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed
On Sep 14 2012 with 185 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Sep 10 2012 with 161 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 27 2010 with 145 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 04 2007 with 99,725 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- light switch feels loose in operation but does not effect operation
Passed
On Oct 06 2006 with 99,561 miles
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