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UOP 697H

1970 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,025 mi
Last recorded9,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Reliant Scimitar58,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOP 697H
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 9,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 8,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 8,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 7,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 7,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 7,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 7,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 4,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 6,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 6,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 6,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 4,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 4,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,919 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 3,919 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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UOP 697H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1970 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 58,782 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 UOP 697H, 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 56 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 UOP 697H registered?

UOP 697H is a 1970 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is UOP 697H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOP 697H shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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