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JYY 912K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 912K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 50,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 50,027 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 49,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,388 miles

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 49,257 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,777 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,963 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,993 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 39,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general condition of rear chassis is very poor

light scuff marks on screen

play in wipers

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,362 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 39,359 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 38,074 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 38,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JYY 912K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 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 JYY 912K, 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 54 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYY 912K registered?

JYY 912K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is JYY 912K safe to buy?

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