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OPJ 62R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,363 mi
Last recorded52,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 62R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,363 miles

minor play in steering rack nearside axial joint

Fail 4 Mar 2017 52,363 miles

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

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

minor play in steering rack nearside axial joint

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 49,286 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper blade parks midscreen (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,274 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 46,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

14" wheels are fitted to the front and 15" to the rear.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,522 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,179 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,762 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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OPJ 62R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OPJ 62R, 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.

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What year was OPJ 62R registered?

OPJ 62R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 January 1977.

Is OPJ 62R safe to buy?

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