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OYH 484R

1976 Reliant Scimitar

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,679 mi
Last recorded46,679 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 484R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 46,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 40,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 40,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 40,636 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 40,606 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 40,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 40,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 39,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rust to o/s/r chassis point

Pass 1 May 2015 34,244 miles

N/s/f inner beam not working

Stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 7 May 2014 29,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 484R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OYH 484R, 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 484R registered?

OYH 484R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is OYH 484R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYH 484R shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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