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OCH 58M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve67,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCH 58M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,092 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 73,311 miles

ADVICE:FAN BELT FRAYING

ADVICE:O/S ROLL OVER BAR CORRODING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 73,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 69,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 69,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper dumb irons and end fixings loose,exposed by the removal of the bumper danger to all other road users the insecure parts may fall off, the exposed parts could get caught in loose clothing.or cause bodily injury

Fuel tank straps slack.Electrical cable dragging Front seats will not fasten down.

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Upper Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

tow bar/hitch insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2005 69,843 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Upper Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery insecure

front bumper dumb irons and end fixings are all exposed and insecure, as the bumper blade is missing this represnts a danger to other road users and pedestrians,because the fixings could fall or be pulled off or get caught in looose clothing

handbrake only achieves the minimum required efficiency.

hazard warnig lamps did not start all at once first attempt, but all further tests proved satisfactory

oil leak

tank straps loose (tank secure),electric cable dragging on road,exhaust centre strap missing and blowing slightly (system is secure),front seats wont fasten down,

tow bar/hitch insecure

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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OCH 58M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,574 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 E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCH 58M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OCH 58M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 18 July 1974.

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