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OWK 875M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWK 875M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,770 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,251 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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OWK 875M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWK 875M, 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 OWK 875M registered?

OWK 875M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 October 1973.

Is OWK 875M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWK 875M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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