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OOM 156R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOM 156R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

wire fouling on steering colum

Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,675 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 64,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 62,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

body mounting point are getting very 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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OOM 156R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OOM 156R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OOM 156R registered?

OOM 156R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 February 1977.

Is OOM 156R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOM 156R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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