MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside centre exhaust rubbers deteriorating
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
all tyres cracking no cords yet exposed
all tyres cracking no cords yet exposed
exhaust clamps corroded
exhaust rubbers cracking not yet broken
slight cracking tyres
slight cracking both front tyres
slight cracking rubber fuel pipes
exhaust rubber mounting starting to crack still supporting exhaust system
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was OAE 935Y registered?
OAE 935Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 17 May 1983.
Is OAE 935Y safe to buy?
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