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OPY 291R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 291R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 57,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,653 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 56,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,538 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,534 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,226 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front headlight corroding inside

offside rear brake holing slighty

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,452 miles

offside front headlight corroding inside

offside rear brake holing slighty

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 51,456 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OPY 291R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPY 291R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPY 291R registered?

OPY 291R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is OPY 291R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPY 291R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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