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OTG 826L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,721 mi
Last recorded31,721 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTG 826L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,532 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,414 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

intermittant fault indicators/hazards

Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,398 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

intermittant fault indicators/hazards

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,387 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,805 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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OTG 826L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 OTG 826L, 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 53 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 OTG 826L registered?

OTG 826L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is OTG 826L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTG 826L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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