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A441 YUY

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA441 YUY
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,485 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,567 miles

Advise rear tyres slight deterioration to rubber in tread area

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,946 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 94,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 94,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,207 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,199 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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A441 YUY is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A441 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A441 YUY?

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What year was A441 YUY registered?

A441 YUY is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 20 December 1983.

Is A441 YUY safe to buy?

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