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ODO 563R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,631 mi
Last recorded48,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODO 563R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,631 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage on diff casing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,438 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front body out rigger mounting corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,429 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm and shock absorber mount on rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

many suspension bushes appear perished or deteriorated but no excessive play evident

non obligatory rear fog lamps have no tell tale warning

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 48,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2008 48,063 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 48,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres starting tocrack

fluid leak o/s/rear

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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ODO 563R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 ODO 563R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ODO 563R registered?

ODO 563R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 November 1976.

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