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D893 OMA

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,209 mi
Last recorded136,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 OMA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 136,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

engine has oil leaks

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front antiroll bar link bushes worn

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 28 Jul 2014 136,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

engine has oil leaks

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front antiroll bar link bushes worn

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 7 May 2014 136,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear flexihose ferruls corroded

engine has oil leaks

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front antiroll bar link bushes worn

slight wear in steering column

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front coil springs corroded

interior mirror missing

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 26 Mar 2013 133,125 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front coil springs corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside front antiroll bar link worn

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2011 133,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 132,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,329 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 132,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 132,187 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 132,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 130,540 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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D893 OMA is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D893 OMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 39 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D893 OMA registered?

D893 OMA is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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