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OKV 224M

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184 mi
Last recorded184 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve67,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 224M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 184 miles

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

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 93,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Steering column fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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OKV 224M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,574 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 GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKV 224M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKV 224M registered?

OKV 224M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 3 January 1974.

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