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UYN 695S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,882 mi
Last recorded35,882 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 695S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,689 miles

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

rear fuel pipes starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,657 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front trunioins gettint stiff

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,657 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front trunioins gettint stiff

Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,081 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 695S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 695S, 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

How do I check the history of UYN 695S?

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What year was UYN 695S registered?

UYN 695S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 10 April 1978.

Is UYN 695S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 695S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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