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OKP 869M

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,052 mi
Last recorded87,052 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKP 869M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 87,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 86,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 85,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 84,518 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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OKP 869M is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 OKP 869M, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKP 869M registered?

OKP 869M is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OKP 869M safe to buy?

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