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UYM 415S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,806 mi
Last recorded13,806 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYM 415S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 13,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 11,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 10,275 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 10,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 8,787 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres tread cracking

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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UYM 415S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYM 415S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYM 415S registered?

UYM 415S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is UYM 415S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYM 415S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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