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OAS 316R

1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto41,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 316R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 86,427 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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OAS 316R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 41,094 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAS 316R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAS 316R registered?

OAS 316R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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