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OJL 873R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 873R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,320 miles

both front springs weakened

Fail 25 Sep 2012 93,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,050 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perrished

Fail 27 Aug 2011 93,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perrished

Pass 29 May 2010 92,758 miles

every thing covered in grease

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,247 miles

Chasis is corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake binding.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bottom radiator pipe slight weep

centre bearing on propshaft detiriorated

near side rear brake needs slight adjustment on service brake

Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rack gaiter slightly perished.Chasis is corroded.Nearside out rigger badly corroded.

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

Slight earthing problem with rear lights.

Pass 11 May 2006 91,243 miles

Slight vertical lift at front nearside hub assembly.Slight blow at manifolds.Both front upper wishbone rubber bushes perished.Chasis corroded.

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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OJL 873R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 OJL 873R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OJL 873R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 January 1977.

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