MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
exh rusty
o/s/r brake has some ovality
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
exh rusty
o/s/r brake has some ovality
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Slight play in inner steering joints
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise wires hanging nearside rear exhaust and suspension area
offside rear foot and handbrake effort getting low
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise wires hanging nearside rear exhaust and suspension area
offside rear foot and handbrake effort getting low
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?
Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OFM 497K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFM 497K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OFM 497K registered?
OFM 497K is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is OFM 497K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFM 497K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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