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OBG 476J

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 476J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 94,500 miles

General corrosion

Horn poor

Rear seats not fitted

Steering column lower pinch bolt may be coming loose?

Pass 18 May 2016 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel and pin

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside inner rack slight play

engine oil leak

various areas of corrosion chassis and outriggers

Pass 19 May 2015 86,947 miles

(No rear seats fitted)

Corrosion- nearside rear upright (from chassis)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroding and rear hose ferrule (axle-end)

Play in offside front lower wishbone/trunnion bolt fixing

Some fluctuation- nearside rear brake

Pass 19 May 2014 82,418 miles

Corrosion- underside in general & nearside outer chassis rail

Front brake discs inner-surfaces corroding

Offside front suspension top wishbone back-bush deteriorating

Fail 22 May 2013 77,444 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside wiper deteriorating

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

Play in nearside track rod end

Rear seats not fitted

Slight play in steering column top-bush/area

Some paly at steering column lower UJ/pinch-bolt

Steering gaiters seeping grease

Surface corrosion- front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2013 77,444 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Play in nearside track rod end

Rear seats not fitted

Slight play in steering column top-bush/area

Some paly at steering column lower UJ/pinch-bolt

Steering gaiters seeping grease

Surface corrosion- front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2012 73,690 miles

front & rear shockers & springs corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 24 May 2012 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front & rear shockers & springs corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

slight play n/s/f trunion

Pass 10 May 2011 70,212 miles

Play in top of steering column

Rear brakes imballance (lower effort- offside)

Rear tyres centre tread depth getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes rear axle clip loose

engine oil leak

no rear seats fitted

sill runner corroded n/s

Fail 26 May 2010 66,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

no rear seats fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe clip loose on axle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear suspension bump stopps missing

o/s/f footwell holed fibre glass

o/sf outer tyre wall cut

oil leak both rear brake back plates

Fail 18 May 2009 61,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f tyre wall cut

o/s/f footwell holed (fibre glass)

oil leak from both rear back pltes

Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,391 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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OBG 476J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 OBG 476J, 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 56 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBG 476J is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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