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OHS 910L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,970 mi
Last recorded90,970 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHS 910L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,970 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,650 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 90,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,582 miles

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 910L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 910L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHS 910L registered?

OHS 910L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is OHS 910L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHS 910L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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