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YCL 600L

1973 Reliant Scimitar

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,381 mi
Last recorded40,381 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Reliant Scimitar44,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCL 600L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,197 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,313 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 39,280 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Info when the hazzard lights are operating all the rear lights flash even the ones that arent switched on

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

advise clean off surface corrosion from all brake pipes

advise discoleration on the windscreen bottom edges below swept area along the base of the windscreen if left unchecked may fail if it worsens

advise getting vehicle running correctly as con stantly needing to be jump started

advise rear brakes stuck on and what appears to smell like brake fluid on the drums

just advise couldnt open rear hatch as locked shut tried keys wouldnt turn to open

rear washerwiper hanging off needs securing

vehicle failed its brake test would advise full brake service

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,961 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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YCL 600L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,390 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 YCL 600L, 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 53 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCL 600L registered?

YCL 600L is a 1973 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is YCL 600L safe to buy?

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