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B276 YGN

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 YGN
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 93,634 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff when suspension hanging

steering wheel cover starting to brake loose

Fail 22 Jun 2022 93,634 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff when suspension hanging

steering wheel cover starting to brake loose

Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play found when engine running advise further investigation (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight coolant leak

tyre valve stems starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,900 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion and have been greased

spare tyre flat

tyre valves starting to perish and crack

Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

metal brake pipes have been greased and have signs of light corrosion

tyre valves starting to perish slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

metal brake pipes have been greased and have signs of light corrosion

ns rear tyre pressure low

tyre valves starting to perish slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,404 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,231 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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B276 YGN is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 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 B276 YGN, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B276 YGN registered?

B276 YGN is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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