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OHS 600L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,344 mi
Last recorded33,344 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHS 600L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,344 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 33,311 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside WASH JET INOP

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sreering column universal joint slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2014 29,394 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sreering column universal joint slight play

Pass 25 May 2013 27,998 miles

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2012 27,079 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,079 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 26,455 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,989 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 25,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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OHS 600L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 OHS 600L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHS 600L registered?

OHS 600L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OHS 600L safe to buy?

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