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OPE 996L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,822 mi
Last recorded47,822 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 996L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 47,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 46,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,816 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,975 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,902 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,883 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,529 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 33,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,707 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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OPE 996L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OPE 996L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPE 996L registered?

OPE 996L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OPE 996L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPE 996L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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