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RLM 890R

1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,113 mi
Last recorded90,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve28,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLM 890R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE E Odve
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

lighting system fragile--rear fog lamp not operating

minor wear suspension etc

parking brake long travel

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant[split hose] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

lighting system fragile--rear fog lamp not operating

minor wear suspension etc

parking brake long travel

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,648 miles

all tyres very perished esp nearside front

hand brake long travel

light switch fragile

rear fog lamp not operating

signs of corrosion

signs of standing

some wear suspension and deterioration to rubber components

Fail 25 May 2023 89,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres very perished esp nearside front

light switch fragile

rear fog lamp not operating

signs of corrosion

signs of standing

some wear suspension and deterioration to rubber componnents

Pass 25 Apr 2022 89,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly low

Nearside non obligatory side repeater not operating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rubber components deteriorated esp exhaust rubbers and suspension components

fuel tank straps possibly too long but tank secure

lighting switch fragile

non obligatory fog lamps inoporative

signs of standing

some areas corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 89,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly low

Nearside non obligatory side repeater not operating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rubber components deteriorated esp exhaust rubbers and suspension components

fuel tank straps possibly too long but tank secure

lighting switch fragile

non obligatory fog lamps inoporative

signs of standing

some areas corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 89,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded especially near tank

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-fuel tank bung area suspect

Fail 16 Apr 2021 89,646 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded especially near tank

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-fuel tank bung area suspect

Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,646 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested engine stalled (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes on tank very corroded ()

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -fuel tank bung area suspect

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,645 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,645 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2013 89,643 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,637 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2012 89,637 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

indicator switch seems delicate

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2011 89,636 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

indicator switch seems delicate

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2010 89,634 miles

indicator switch fragile action

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,634 miles

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

indicator switch fragile action

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,632 miles

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

water pump weeping some perishing and corrosion -signs of standing -indicators slightly sensitive action

Pass 30 Aug 2008 89,627 miles

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

signs of standing -many areas and components perishing and corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2007 89,626 miles

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

signs of standing many areas and components perishing and corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,624 miles

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

signs of standing -considerable perishing and corrosion

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
532
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Direction indicator not working 34
Steering rack gaiter split 30
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RLM 890R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 28,024 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 GTE E Odve fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLM 890R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 50 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLM 890R registered?

RLM 890R is a 1976 Reliant Scimitar GTE E Odve, first registered on 12 November 1976.

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