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ONY 5L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,995 mi
Last recorded17,995 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONY 5L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,434 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 4,979 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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ONY 5L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ONY 5L, 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 ONY 5L registered?

ONY 5L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is ONY 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONY 5L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONY 5L have outstanding finance?

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