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K797 OHR

1993 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,201 mi
Last recorded30,201 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Reliant Scimitar51,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 OHR
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,201 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 30,201 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 29,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,189 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 25,890 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 24,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O.S.R. HANDBRAKE NOT HOLDING

Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,591 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 22,591 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,629 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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K797 OHR is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,644 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 K797 OHR, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K797 OHR registered?

K797 OHR is a 1993 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K797 OHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K797 OHR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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