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YCB 775M

1974 Reliant Scimitar

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Reliant Scimitar42,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCB 775M
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint triuion (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint triuion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,691 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN THE N/S FRONT LOWER TRUNION PIN

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,273 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,354 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,324 miles

Boot full at time of test,unable to fully inspect

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,663 miles

Engine sump rusty

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

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

Oil leak

Rear differential pinion seal weeping

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,557 miles

Front to back brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

Play in rear diff pinion

Fail 31 Jul 2008 90,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front to back brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

Play in rear diff pinion

Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,998 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower wishbone platforms are corroded but not excessively.

Nearside steering rack swivel has slight play.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 88,752 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 88,752 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YCB 775M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YCB 775M, 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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YCB 775M is a 1974 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 May 1974.

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