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E723 OWY

1987 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,863 mi
Last recorded18,863 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Scimitar74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE723 OWY
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,863 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 18,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 18,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 17,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,202 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 17,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 16,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,439 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 12,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 11,046 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 11,038 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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E723 OWY is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E723 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E723 OWY?

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What year was E723 OWY registered?

E723 OWY is a 1987 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E723 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E723 OWY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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