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C312 YYG

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC312 YYG
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,117 miles

reaqr to centre exhaust clamp missing

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Feb 2016 126,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

reaqr to centre exhaust clamp missing

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Feb 2015 125,900 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 125,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 124,447 miles

oil leaks on engine

Fail 14 Nov 2006 124,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak from top radiator hose

oil leaks on engine

Pass 24 Nov 2005 121,576 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 121,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

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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C312 YYG is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C312 YYG, 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 C312 YYG registered?

C312 YYG is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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