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OFM 498K

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,771 mi
Last recorded27,771 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 498K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,902 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

right hand front main beam dim

Fail 4 Apr 2013 22,132 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

right hand front main beam dim

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,528 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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OFM 498K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFM 498K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFM 498K registered?

OFM 498K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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The MOT history for OFM 498K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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