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CYT 200V

1979 Reliant Scimitar

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

3,983 mi
Last recorded3,983 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar46,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYT 200V
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 3,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 2,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 151 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,187 miles

slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,187 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,230 miles

slight leak on o/s power steering rack seal

Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,207 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,211 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 87,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 86,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 86,934 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 83,517 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,298 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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CYT 200V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 CYT 200V, 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 47 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 CYT 200V?

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What year was CYT 200V registered?

CYT 200V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 September 1979.

Is CYT 200V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYT 200V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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