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G73 YDF

1989 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,398 mi
Last recorded43,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Reliant Scimitar76,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 YDF
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,398 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2017 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 42,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 42,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,961 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 41,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,169 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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G73 YDF is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G73 YDF, 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 G73 YDF registered?

G73 YDF is a 1989 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G73 YDF safe to buy?

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