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OYH 468R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 468R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,358 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 468R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 468R, 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

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What year was OYH 468R registered?

OYH 468R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is OYH 468R safe to buy?

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