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OYH 481R

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,522 mi
Last recorded12,522 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto33,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 481R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 12,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 12,286 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 12,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 11,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 10,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 9,970 miles

Brake fluid level is on minimum

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 9,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 9,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 8,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 8,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 8,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 7,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 6,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 6,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,322 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front anti-rollbar link lower mounting slightly loose

nearside handbrake slow to release

offside front wiperblade starting to split

one power steering pump mounting bracket bolt loose

Pass 2 Aug 2008 87,587 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,003 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake close to limit

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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OYH 481R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 33,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYH 481R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYH 481R registered?

OYH 481R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 7 October 1976.

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