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YBP 133L

1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE35,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 133L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,354 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering feels rough lock to lock when jacked up

Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,527 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,311 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack lock to lock rough

Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack lock to lock rough

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack operation feels rough lock to lock

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,263 miles

steering rack rough

Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,909 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 76,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,908 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Headlamp not working on main beam 41
Headlamp aim too low 28
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YBP 133L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar GTE fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBP 133L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YBP 133L is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar GTE, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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