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OPB 635R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 635R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 54,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front and off side rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2015 53,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

indicator and wiper switch stalk insecure

n/s/r brake back plate damp

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,194 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint bolt corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f lower ball joint bolt corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,833 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2012

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FOG LIGHT INCORRECTLY SWITCHED

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing.

slight play in steering rack.

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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OPB 635R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 OPB 635R, 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 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPB 635R registered?

OPB 635R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 October 1976.

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