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A286 YOK

1984 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,265 mi
Last recorded37,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Scimitar33,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA286 YOK
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 37,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,688 miles

Nearside centre rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,433 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,007 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,622 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,138 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 32,436 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 132,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 31,043 miles

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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A286 YOK is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 33,138 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 A286 YOK, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A286 YOK?

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What year was A286 YOK registered?

A286 YOK is a 1984 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A286 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A286 YOK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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