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OYH 457R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,238 mi
Last recorded35,238 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 457R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 35,238 miles

Oil leak

both rear body mounts corroded

nearside rear axle seal leaking

parking brake cables slack.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all exhaust mouunts deteriorated

both rear body mounts corroded

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,981 miles

gear lever pivot worn or loose.

oil leak nearside rear drum back plate.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

gear lever pivot worn or loose.

oil leak nearside rear drum back plate.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mountings in poor condition

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,113 miles

centre exhaust mountings in poor condition

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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OYH 457R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OYH 457R, 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.

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What year was OYH 457R registered?

OYH 457R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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