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OVL 420K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,594 mi
Last recorded51,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVL 420K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 May 2010 51,594 miles

Slight cracking on n/s o/s rear tyre treads.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,065 miles

Front o/s inner and outer tyre walls slight cracking.

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,338 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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OVL 420K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 OVL 420K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVL 420K?

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What year was OVL 420K registered?

OVL 420K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is OVL 420K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVL 420K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVL 420K have outstanding finance?

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