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OAE 935Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,350 mi
Last recorded93,350 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 935Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOTH RACK BOOTS (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOTH RACK BOOTS (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside centre exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2020 93,255 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ...(chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside centre exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,817 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres cracking no cords yet exposed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,263 miles

all tyres cracking no cords yet exposed

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,918 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust rubbers cracking not yet broken

slight cracking tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,170 miles

slight cracking both front tyres

slight cracking rubber fuel pipes

exhaust rubber mounting starting to crack still supporting exhaust system

Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cracking all exhaust mounting rubbers/slight corrosion underbody components

slight movement in nearside anti roll bar linkage ball joint offside front

Fail 8 Jan 2011 87,472 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers split still supporting exhaust system

battery terminal loose

slight corrosion underbody components

slight play in steering rack offside

washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,472 miles

all exhaust rubbers split still supporting exhaust system

battery terminal loose

slight corrosion underbody components

slight play in steering rack offside

washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 87,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front disc pads starting to wear thin

nearside steering rack boot twisted

slight corrosion all exhaust clamps

slight leak offside front shock absorber/slight cracking petrol pipe rubber/slight cracking all exhaust rubber mountings

slight play/movement offside steering rack when in raised position o.k in normal road position

Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,279 miles

front disc pads starting to wear thin

nearside steering rack boot twisted

slight corrosion all exhaust clamps

slight leak offside front shock absorber/slight cracking petrol pipe rubber/slight cracking all exhaust rubber mountings

slight play/movement offside steering rack when in raised position o.k in normal road position

Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,517 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 86,513 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 85,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 84,909 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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OAE 935Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 935Y, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAE 935Y registered?

OAE 935Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1983.

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