MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT BRAke pipes rusty
O/S/REAR PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Slight leak on power steering rack.
Slight play in both front and nearside rear wheel bearings.
Slight play in both front ball joints.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YCR 828V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 46,030 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 YCR 828V, 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 47 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YCR 828V registered?
YCR 828V is a 1979 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 12 November 1979.
Is YCR 828V safe to buy?
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