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M495 YDM

1995 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Reliant Scimitar50,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 YDM
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 66,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 65,447 miles

Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 65,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror not fitted (3.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2008 63,203 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,804 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 58,800 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,887 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M495 YDM is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,641 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 M495 YDM, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M495 YDM registered?

M495 YDM is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 25 February 1995.

Is M495 YDM safe to buy?

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