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LYY 754K

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,558 mi
Last recorded6,558 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 754K
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 6,558 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 6,558 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes and boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lamp switch loose

Pass 12 Aug 2020 4,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 4,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 3,451 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 1,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 98,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,688 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear fuel pipe in poor condition.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 96,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear fuel pipe in poor condition.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,937 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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LYY 754K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LYY 754K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYY 754K registered?

LYY 754K is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 24 April 1972.

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