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UYC 184R

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,465 mi
Last recorded37,465 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 184R
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,227 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2011 36,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 14 May 2011 36,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 35,315 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 35,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,657 miles

corrosion to rear body to chassis brackets

general corrosion to front steel brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,431 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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front steel brake pipes on calipers corroded

general corrosion to chassis out riggers

oil leaks

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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UYC 184R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 UYC 184R, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYC 184R registered?

UYC 184R is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 April 1977.

Is UYC 184R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYC 184R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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