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OWU 417M

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,291 mi
Last recorded16,291 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWU 417M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 15,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OWU 417M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OWU 417M, 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

How do I check the history of OWU 417M?

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What year was OWU 417M registered?

OWU 417M is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is OWU 417M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWU 417M shows 2 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 OWU 417M have outstanding finance?

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