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YCF 893T

1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,376 mi
Last recorded18,376 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto40,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCF 893T
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar GTE Auto
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,978 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 17,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Direction indicator not working 18
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YCF 893T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 40,467 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 GTE Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCF 893T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCF 893T registered?

YCF 893T is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto, first registered on 23 January 1979.

Is YCF 893T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCF 893T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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