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ORY 861R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,060 mi
Last recorded87,060 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORY 861R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,060 miles

Exhaust U clamps corrored

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's corroroed

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,781 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,656 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 85,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,555 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,519 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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ORY 861R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ORY 861R, 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 ORY 861R registered?

ORY 861R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is ORY 861R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORY 861R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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