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YAC 722S

1978 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Reliant Scimitar48,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 722S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,833 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,833 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished.

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,776 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface cracks on both front tyres.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,776 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface cracks on both front tyres.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,126 miles

Slight play on os steering rack inner track rod end.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,126 miles

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

Slight play on os steering rack inner track rod end.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,731 miles

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

Surface cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack lower universal joint,slight play.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering rack lower universal joint,slight play.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 70,501 miles

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

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

Slight play on nsf steering rack ball end.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2008 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play on nsf steering rack ball end.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,116 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering column lower bush slight wear

Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,475 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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YAC 722S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YAC 722S, 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 YAC 722S registered?

YAC 722S is a 1978 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 May 1978.

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