MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise play inner steering advise oil leaks advise chassis and underbody undersealed
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise play inner steering advise oil leaks advise chassis and underbody undersealed
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise chassis undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
chassis undersealed
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OPE 999L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 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 OPE 999L, 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 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OPE 999L registered?
OPE 999L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is OPE 999L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPE 999L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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