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D896 OMA

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 OMA
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,939 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,331 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside windscreen washers poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills/chassis areas rusting

Fail 8 Jun 2013 69,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills/chassis areas rusting

Pass 2 May 2012 67,266 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 59,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 56,587 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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D896 OMA is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D896 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 D896 OMA registered?

D896 OMA is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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