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A384 YFT

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA384 YFT
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,781 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2019 37,777 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,767 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 37,757 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated +o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,962 miles

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

offside rear slight brake binding

slight play in steering+joints,oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,869 miles

slight play in steering,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,587 miles

suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated,oil leaks

Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated,oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,678 miles

slight play in steering,oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on edges+getting low on tread,oil leaks,slight play in steering+track rod ends,suspension componets corroded+coil springs,f/crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,529 miles

corrosion at front of chassis\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,slight play in steering,oil leaks,brake discs slightly pitted,corrosion innersills to floor+offside front chassis member

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,755 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,677 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 92,677 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all other maybe corrosion in front end of vehicle

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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A384 YFT is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 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 A384 YFT, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A384 YFT registered?

A384 YFT is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A384 YFT safe to buy?

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