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PYY 726D

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,040 mi
Last recorded49,040 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 726D
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,002 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount nut not reaching locking devise (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users not reaching locking device (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 48,254 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres slight cracking / perishing in tread area

Fail 27 Nov 2010 47,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres slight cracking / perishing in tread area

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,566 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 47,566 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PYY 726D is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,021 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 PYY 726D, 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 48 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYY 726D registered?

PYY 726D is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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