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OWT 532P

1976 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,295 mi
Last recorded34,295 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWT 532P
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,886 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 33,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,994 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,184 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres age cracks no canvas show

Fail 23 Jun 2014 31,184 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres age cracks no canvas show

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,143 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 25,143 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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OWT 532P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWT 532P, 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

How do I check the history of OWT 532P?

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What year was OWT 532P registered?

OWT 532P is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is OWT 532P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWT 532P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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