MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front body getting weak
Nearside Front floor pans getting weak
Offside Front floor pans getting weak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
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OBO 530G is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 3,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1968 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 39,676 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 OBO 530G, 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 58 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OBO 530G is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 9 October 1968.
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