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YCH 479S

1977 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,857 mi
Last recorded61,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Reliant Scimitar48,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCH 479S
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 59,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,836 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,735 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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YCH 479S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCH 479S, 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 49 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCH 479S registered?

YCH 479S is a 1977 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 15 September 1977.

Is YCH 479S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCH 479S shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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