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OAE 246M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,626 mi
Last recorded5,626 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 246M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 5,626 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 5,507 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 5,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,399 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 5,399 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,253 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 5,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OAE 246M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 OAE 246M, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAE 246M registered?

OAE 246M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is OAE 246M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAE 246M shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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