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JYR 652N

1975 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,705 mi
Last recorded30,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 Reliant Scimitar43,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 652N
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,569 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 30,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,379 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats folded down

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,278 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear hub oil leaking engine oil leakage coolant leakage both seats worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,276 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear hub oil leaking engine oil leakage coolant leakage both seats worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,134 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 29,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2007 26,302 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 26,302 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 11 May 2006 20,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 20,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JYR 652N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,198 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 JYR 652N, 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 51 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JYR 652N?

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What year was JYR 652N registered?

JYR 652N is a 1975 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JYR 652N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYR 652N shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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