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M622 YBV

1995 Reliant Scimitar

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Reliant Scimitar50,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM622 YBV
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 87,169 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak-manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,996 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 81,996 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,469 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 78,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,432 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,006 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,967 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 64,454 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 64,454 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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M622 YBV is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M622 YBV, 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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M622 YBV is a 1995 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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