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F678 YRU

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,936 mi
Last recorded110,936 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 YRU
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,936 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 110,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,774 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,774 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system chassis length pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 110,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,653 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,569 miles

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

o.s.r.brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,494 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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F678 YRU is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 76,393 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 F678 YRU, 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 37 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F678 YRU registered?

F678 YRU is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F678 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F678 YRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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