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UYN 688S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

17,154 mi
Last recorded17,154 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 688S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 17,154 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 17,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 13,424 miles

Front brake Inbalance

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake performance weak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 7,738 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 7,736 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 2,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wipers not clearing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 2,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wipers not clearing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,005 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers perished & cracking (very close to excess)

No tell tale working for rear fog lights

Offside front body mounting / out riger corroded

Offside front down pipe to centre pipe exhaust securing clamp missing & starting to blow

Offside front wheel off centre to wheel arch (close to bumper end)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Centre exhaust rubbers perished & cracking (very close to excess)

No tell tale working for rear fog lights

Offside front body mounting / out riger corroded

Offside front down pipe to centre pipe exhaust securing clamp missing & starting to blow

Offside front wheel off centre to wheel arch (close to bumper end)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,811 miles

Exhaust mountings have deteriorated and split

N/S/F lower wish bone rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust mountings have deteriorated and split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,646 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,623 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,194 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,194 miles

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

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

nearside front lower trunnion has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,402 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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UYN 688S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UYN 688S, 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 UYN 688S registered?

UYN 688S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is UYN 688S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 688S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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