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UYN 671S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,820 mi
Last recorded93,820 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 671S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,863 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,055 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,141 miles

Brake fluid low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Only just passed emissions test see print outs

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Only just passed emissions test see print outs

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 86,519 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s and o/s lower trunions

Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,500 miles

Emissions HC PPM Close To Limit

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose Fouling Edge Of Body In Straight Ahead Position

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Perished & Cracked

Offside Door Mirror Loose

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Handbrake Low Performance

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 79,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,409 miles

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

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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UYN 671S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYN 671S, 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 UYN 671S registered?

UYN 671S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is UYN 671S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 671S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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