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ORE 247F

1968 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,995 mi
Last recorded35,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1968 Reliant Scimitar39,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORE 247F
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,995 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Vehicle underbody along with brake pipes and fuel pipes are all heavily greased.

Pass 1 May 2013 35,622 miles

vehicle has major oil leak covering alot of the underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has major oil leak covering alot of the underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,274 miles

slight bind to the rear brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,015 miles

slight bind to both rear brakes

slight oil leak to engine

slight play to both front wheels

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,342 miles

25% inbalance to rear brakes

oil leak to rear diff

perrishing to front anti roll bar bushes

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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ORE 247F is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1968 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 39,676 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 ORE 247F, 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 58 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 ORE 247F registered?

ORE 247F is a 1968 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 21 May 1968.

Is ORE 247F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORE 247F shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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