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OCT 597Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 597Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OCT 597Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCT 597Y, 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 OCT 597Y registered?

OCT 597Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 April 1983.

Is OCT 597Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 597Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCT 597Y have outstanding finance?

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