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VYN 869M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,982 mi
Last recorded28,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYN 869M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,761 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 28,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2015 28,753 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 28,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 May 2013 28,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,528 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 28,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 28,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,036 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 28,036 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VYN 869M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 42,897 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 VYN 869M, 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 52 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYN 869M registered?

VYN 869M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is VYN 869M safe to buy?

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